MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,733 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ADJACENT TO SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ADJACENT TO TIE ROD MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT RUBBER PERISHED
REAR EXHAUST FOULING TOW BAR
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn AXLE STABILIZER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT RUBBER PERISHED
REAR EXHAUST FOULING TOW BAR
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ADJACENT TO REAR AXLE TIE ROD FIXING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ADJACENT TO TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY
Exhaust rubber mounts perished/split x3
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Several parts of chassis has surface corrosion.
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose Hand brake drum to rear diff (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Exhaust rubber mounts perished/split x3
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear position light lens damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Several parts of chassis has surface corrosion.
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside battery box holed
Central Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake (1.1.15 (e))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ top shock mounting x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ shock top mounting point x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on top of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn both front and rear joints and splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside battery box holed
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front hub seal suspect oil leaking
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rear cross member corroded in non prescribed area
rear cross member slightly corroded
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B172 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 B172 EAV, 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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B172 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1985.
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