MOT Status
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55,033 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Exhaust flexi deteriorated no emission
Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
difficult to inspect chassis for corrosion as covered in dirt
oil leaks at engine, gearbox and rear diff
rear brakes soon require attention
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
difficult to inspect chassis for corrosion as covered in dirt
oil leaks at engine, gearbox and rear diff
rear brakes soon require attention
Front brake discs wearing thin
Vehicle road wheels inversely fitted inflating valves on inside rim
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs wearing thin
Vehicle road wheels inversely fitted inflating valves on inside rim
Coolant leak
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
chassis corroded
slight rear brake bind on both wheels but not excessive
various suspension and steering components corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
chassis corroded
slight rear brake bind on both wheels but not excessive
various suspension and steering components corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
chassis corroded
permissible wearin steering and suspension joints
various suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
permissable wear in steering
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
permissable wear in steering
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Propshaft component defective
all corrosion areas chalked
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Propshaft component defective
all corrosion areas chalked
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B164 NDC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 B164 NDC, 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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B164 NDC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.
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