MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
body underside corroded
chips to windscreen
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
n/s rear bump stop missing
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
n/s front floorpan corroded
n/s rear chassis around seatbelt mounting starting to corrode
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside tractor hub seal has a slight leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
footbrake travel low
oil leak
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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A801 HBV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 A801 HBV, 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 A801 HBV registered?
A801 HBV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1983.
Is A801 HBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A801 HBV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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