MOT Status
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163,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion to chassis.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chassis corroded
exhaust has slight leak
nearside outrigger corrosion
oil leak
play in steering
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
chassis corroded all over
oil leak on both front swivels
play in steering
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all outriggers and chassis corroded and cross members and floor cross sections
anti slip deteriated brake pedal
cuts/ deterioation to offside front tyre wall but not considerd excessive at time of test. advise replacement in the near future
n/s/f lens damaged
oil leak in engine area
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
all outriggers and chassis corroded and cross members and floor cross sections
anti slip deteriated brake pedal
n/s/f lens damaged
oil leak in engine area
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on o/s and n/s chassis and repairs covered in under seal
rear body crossmember stay corroded
slight imbalance on front brakes
unable to carry out roller brake test diff lock permantly engaged
under side of vechile corroded throughout
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear body crossmember stay corroded
slight imbalance on front brakes
unable to carry out roller brake test diff lock permantly engaged
under side of vechile corroded throughout
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B117 HUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B117 HUY, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B117 HUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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