MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places on chassis and out-riggers Surface Corrosion starting to form on and around some of the old welding repairs.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places on chassis and out-riggers Surface Corrosion starting to form on and around some of the old welding repairs.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
chassis and bush defects marked with yellow chalk
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
driver's door window does not open
n/s wiper blade is split but still clears screen
n/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly snagged
no rear seat belt fitted
outer sidewall of both rear tyres cracked/crazed but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
rear rbubbers of front trailing arms are perishing
steering column shroud is loose
windscreen wipers do not self park
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake imbalance 45%.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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A985 RJX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A985 RJX, 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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A985 RJX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1984.
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