MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around steering damper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached steering arm onto box loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around steering box mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front tie bar mounting has small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Repairs to chassis heavily under sealed, inspected as good as possible
Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel joint , slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel joint , slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
General under body corrosion
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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B341 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 B341 VYC, 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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B341 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.
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