MOT Status
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163,328 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bulkhead, nearside floor and rear floors corroded and undersealed
front hub seals weeping
front suspension turrets corroded
oil leaks
underside components corroded
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bulkhead, nearside floor and rear floors corroded and undersealed
front hub seals weeping
front suspension turrets corroded
oil leaks
underside components corroded
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF AND OSF FLOOR PAN/BODY MOUNTING AREA HEAVILY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel tank leaking heavily corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount to chassis( bulkhead) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount to chassis (bulkhead) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
FRONT AND REAR DIFF SMALL OIL LEAKS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front diff small oil leak and rear diff small oil leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
front diff small oil leak and rear diff small oil leak
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end front rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play idler (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres cracking but no cords exposed at time of test
all brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded
o/s fropnt disc slightly corroded
o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s fropnt disc slightly corroded
o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A957 FHH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A957 FHH, 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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A957 FHH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1984.
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