MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on both offside and nearside floor areas at body mounts
corrosion on both rear body mount out riggers
slight oil leak at offside front hub seal area
slight play in front propshaft front UJ joint
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on both offside and nearside floor areas at body mounts
corrosion on both rear body mount out riggers
slight oil leak at offside front hub seal area
slight play in front propshaft front UJ joint
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine emits blue smoke and only just passed emissions test
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
tested wet tractor joints damp
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)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A856 TUU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A856 TUU, 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 A856 TUU registered?
A856 TUU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1983.
Is A856 TUU safe to buy?
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