MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
GENRAL CORROSION
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
electrical wiring over engine
front swivel joints damp
general corrosion to vehicle underbody
handbrake travel
nearside front tyre perished
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
electrical wiring over engine
front swivel joints damp
general corrosion to vehicle underbody
handbrake travel
nearside front tyre perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Oil leak ()
chassis corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion on floors and chassis
filler in bodywork
inside o/s/f +n/s/f door bottoms corroded /jagged
o/s/r +n/s/r hubs wet
oil leak
play o/s/f draglink
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
corrosion on chassis , and floors
cut o/s/r tyre
filler in bodywork
inside both doors rusty / jagged
o/s/r hub wet
oil leak
play o/s/f drag link
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in steering
both rear outer shaft seals leaking
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
oil leak
play in nearside suspension bush
corrosion in various places
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
oil leak
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres cracking
corrosion in various places
offside front metal brake pipe corroded
oil leak
rear brake pipes corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre cracking
oil ,leak
prop shaft insecure
slight play in nearide rear wheel bearing
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre cracking
oil ,leak
prop shaft insecure
slight play in nearide rear wheel bearing
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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B36 WYF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 B36 WYF, 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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B36 WYF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1984.
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