MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,970 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm 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)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all steel pipes under vehicle corroded
brake and clutch pedal rubbers are in poor condition
brake pedal has long travel
complete chassis is heavilly corroded
fuel hose is leaking but tank appears in poor condition at front, possibly leaking, further investigation required
nearside rear axle bump stop missing
offside front headlamp reflector corroded
power steering pump looks wet
rear spring saddles are in poor condition
strongly advise rear crossmember that supports rear axle upper A frame front mounts is heavilly corroded
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A824 KEL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 A824 KEL, 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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A824 KEL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1984.
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