MOT Status
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293,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mileage same as last year possibly faulty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Propshaft slide worn
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy Silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering locking device ineffective steering arm to box slack (2.1.3 (d))
Exhaust noisy Silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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A819 SCK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 A819 SCK, 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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A819 SCK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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