MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking hub area (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner and outer in very poor condition (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Bulk head below windscreen area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking suspect wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Slight oil leak
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering tie rods have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ACZ 5341 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 ACZ 5341, 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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ACZ 5341 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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