MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front axle beam o/s and n/s (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Oil pressure light on at idle
Park brake effort lower than expected
Service brake effort lower than expected
Various oil leaks on engine
Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Light corrosion starting to several brake pipes
Light corrosion to several points on chassis, not yet excessive
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Oil pressure warning light illuminated during test
Rear numberplate discoloured but still legible
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Long travel on brake pedal, but not excessively
Marginal effort recorded on handbrake at 16%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear numberplate discoloured but still legible
oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B175 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 B175 GFS, 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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What year was B175 GFS registered?
B175 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1984.
Is B175 GFS safe to buy?
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