MOT Status
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167,626 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension spring mountings to front axle weak due to the extent of corrosion , spring lower mountings to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front shock aborber mounting bushs missing shocks loose (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension spring mountings to front axle weak due to the extent of corrosion , spring lower mountings to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Drag link 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose on threads to track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt " A " frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel system component leaking o/s engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Steering damper o/s bush worn
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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B424 FDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 B424 FDM, 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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B424 FDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1985.
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