MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A781 BUX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 A781 BUX, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A781 BUX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1984.
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