MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,608 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise corrosion to chassis
advise n/s/r half shaft seal slight leak
advise o/s/r tyre perishing in tread and sidewall
advise slight leak from powersteering joint
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise corrosion to chassis
advise n/s/r half shaft seal slight leak
advise o/s/r tyre perishing in tread and sidewall
advise slight leak from powersteering joint
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
corrosion to chassis
power steering noise when turning
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
corrosion to chassis
power steering noise when turning
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
advise backbox deteriated
advise coiriosion to underside of vehicle
advise o/s/r tyre perishing
advise slight leak from front diff
Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
advise back box deteriated
advise coiriosion to underside of vehicle
advise front diff slight oil leak
advise o/s/f tyre perishing
advise o/s/r tyre perishing
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
hazard lamp not fitted
o/s seat base corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
hazard lamp not fitted
o/s seat base corroded
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
advanced rust to rear chassis
ball hitch removed from rear tow bar
n/s/f and o/s/f hub oil seals leaking
non std rear cross member fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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B142 EEG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 B142 EEG, 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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B142 EEG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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