MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.94 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Slight play in swivel.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear prop on backwards
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing washer inadequate. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Split and worn. (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts NS and OS lighting loom running close to or touching exhaust. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed From inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear prop installed backwards.
Oil leak
both front seatbelts slightly freying
slight corrosion to underside
slight movement in drivers seat attachment
underside has been heavily undersealed including chassis, brake pipes, hoses, suspension components
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking o/s engine fuel hose (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking PAS box (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
both front seatbelts slightly freying
slight corrosion to underside
slight movement in drivers seat attachment
underside has been heavily undersealed including chassis, brake pipes, hoses, suspension components
Oil leak
Slight Play in Rear Propshaft, Front Universal Joint
Slight play in front propshaft, Rear Universal Joint
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Slight Play in Rear Propshaft, Front Universal Joint
Slight play in front propshaft, Rear Universal Joint
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly notchy when rotated off center posistion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside front fog light not working
sapre wheel missing leaving brackets exposed
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside front fog light not working
sapre wheel missing leaving brackets exposed
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B261 ETF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 B261 ETF, 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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B261 ETF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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