MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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A955 SYK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A955 SYK, 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 A955 SYK registered?
A955 SYK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1983.
Is A955 SYK safe to buy?
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