MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front inner wheelarch corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering arm deformed but serviceable Drag link (2.1.3 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front inner wheelarch corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering arm deformed but serviceable Drag link (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on suspension (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on suspension (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop rear UJ ()
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Prop Rear UJ ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj closest to the steering box (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door pillar (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
nearside wing mirror missing
slight corrosion to offside of bulkhead
some splitting to front leaf spring bushes
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside wing mirror missing
slight corrosion to offside of bulkhead
some splitting to front leaf spring bushes
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
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ACU 437L is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 ACU 437L, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ACU 437L is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1986.
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