MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear propshaft / diff pinion shaft flange has free movement
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear propshaft / diff pinion shaft flange has free movement
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
power steering pump mounting bolt missing , belt drive pulley damaged
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper body damaged at pad retaining pin location (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump insecure and steering adversely affected also drive belt loose and drive pulley damaged (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
rear fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hazard not working
Nearside Rear hazard not working
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
hazard warning light switch does not flash
chassis corroded
underbody corrosion
chassis corroded
under body corrosion
Chassis Corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B279 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B279 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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B279 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1984.
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