MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area near bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Body mounting fixings missing Central out rigger bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Body mounting fixings missing Central outrigger bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front spring hanger plate not welded completely. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area near bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
play in both prop sharft Universal joints
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fluid leak offside rear brake drum
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/f hub oilseal leking
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ABW 260X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 ABW 260X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ABW 260X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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