MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
333,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers seat (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
neaside bulkhead corrosion not in prescribed area
offside front wing damaged
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
neaside bulkhead corrosion not in prescribed area
offside front wing damaged
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
advance corrosion to bulkhead not within prescribed area
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
noise fromt water pump/alternator
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
noise fromt water pump/alternator
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering bush wearing next to steering box
advise slight play drop arm steering joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A809 EDL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 A809 EDL, 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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A809 EDL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1984.
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