MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper 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)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s and o/s wiper blades
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion in both front brake discs
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear tyres slightly cracked.chassis showing signs of corrosion
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B43 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B43 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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B43 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1984.
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