MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid leak around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid leak around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front most uj on front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
fluid leak around steering box area
Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting/strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop/ front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front differential casing damaged
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside transmission mounting perished/cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop/ rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear prop/ front flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal, contaminating brake disc and brake pads (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting/strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop/ front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front differential casing damaged
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside transmission mounting perished/cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop/ rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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B413 OAY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B413 OAY, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B413 OAY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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