MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
brake pedal has a lot of travel
hole corroded in propshaft
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged Both front seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis corroded on OSR (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis is corroded in places (small holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link has slight play in adjuster (worn)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged Both front seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis corroded on OSR (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis is corroded in places (small holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft has slight play in both UJs (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp giving out a duller beam than OSF
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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A68 OAV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A68 OAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A68 OAV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1983.
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