MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
welding been carried out and under body has been under sealed
Offside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s frr5ont (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating n/s rear (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened 2 front (3.5.1n)
front prop uj
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
screen chipped
both front axle swivel housings damp
brake pedal rubber worn
brakes pulling slightly to right on road test
corrosion on various brake pipes
n/s wiper worn
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front axle swivel housings damp
brake pedal rubber worn
brakes pulling slightly to right on road test
corrosion on various brake pipes
n/s wiper worn
n/s/f seat belt worn
screen chipped
seat belts worn
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads low
n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit
n/s/r anti roll bar link rod joint worn
o/s door mirror slightly loose
o/s/f seat belt worn
o/s/r shocker / top bush worn
rear brake pads 70% worn
front brake pads low
n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit
n/s/r anti roll bar link rod joint worn
o/s door mirror slightly loose
o/s/f seat belt worn
o/s/r shocker / top bush worn
rear brake pads 70% worn
front no plate deteriorating
wear on both front outer seat belts / offside border line to fail
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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A8 CDF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 A8 CDF, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A8 CDF registered?
A8 CDF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is A8 CDF safe to buy?
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