MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamp not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle cup (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lamp inop
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise centre seat missing.
advise misting of oil round steering box area.
advise near side door mirror damaged.
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise centre seat missing.
advise misting of oil round steering box area.
advise near side door mirror damaged.
advise near side door mirror glass cracked.
Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise both front brake discs rustey.
advise both front brake discs rustey.
advise near side door mirror glass cracked.
Battery insecure battery box rusted to excess. battery insecure. (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure mounting rusted to excess. (2.7.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure mounting rusted to excess. (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise both front brake discs rustey.
advise near side door mirror glass cracked.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to nearside seat/battery box
NSR spring-to-axle mounting corroded
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advise corrosion to battery retaining tray.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advise corrosion to battery retaining tray.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Battery compartment floor corroded/holed
Centre front exhaust mounting bracket insecure
Nearside front (rear) track rod ball joint boot cover split
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
steering not going across fully to wheel stop locks on right hand lock
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery compartment floor corroded/holed
Centre front exhaust mounting bracket insecure
Nearside front (rear) track rod ball joint boot cover split
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
steering not going across fully to wheel stop locks on right hand lock
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake lever near reserve travel limit
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake lever near reserve travel limit
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
c/o near limit.
slight leak from offside front hub.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
c/o near limit.
slight leak from offside front hub.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
slight leak from offside front hub.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B354 PEL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B354 PEL, 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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B354 PEL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1984.
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