MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,331 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
dif leak
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
clutch pedal sticking.
diff leaking
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A785 WTF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A785 WTF, 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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What year was A785 WTF registered?
A785 WTF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1983.
Is A785 WTF safe to buy?
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