MOT Status
ValidMileage
300,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside step corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
hazard flashers not working
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle very low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to "T" piece corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear propshaft to differential bolts slightly loose
Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Rear propshaft to differential bolts slightly loose
Nearside Front front brake application uneven low and binding slightly (3.7.B.2)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE.STEERING WHEEL 90 DEG.OUT.NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FALSE FLOOR SECTIONS CORRODED.PARTS OF BODY MOUNTS AND CHASSIS MUDDY ON TEST.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE.STEERING WHEEL 90 DEG.OUT.NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FALSE FLOOR SECTIONS CORRODED.PARTS OF BODY MOUNTS AND CHASSIS MUDDY ON TEST.
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
REAR PASSENGER DOORS LIFT BUTTONS DIFFICULT TO OPPERATE,VEHICLE BODY MUDDY WHEN TESTED.FOOTBRAKE VACUMN LONG ON BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL.FOOTBRAKE STOPPING PERFORMANCE ON LIMITS 50%
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED EDGES.REAR SEAT BELTS ACCES AND OPPERATION DIFFICULT.VEHICLE WANDERS WHEN DRIVEN.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
advised uneven tyre wear on rears
Nearside Rear 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)
advised uneven tyre wear on rears
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded, none excessively.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pedal travel greater than expected, not reaching first stop.
Metal brake pipes corroded, none excessively.
O/s/f brake pipe corroded, not excessive. †Typical 4x4 steering joint play, none excessive.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B260 DRP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B260 DRP, 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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B260 DRP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1984.
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