MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
front wipers are torn
surface corrosion also repairs to chassis
suspension bushes deteriorating
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by tow bar (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tie rod bar mounting (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn both ()
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn both ()
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil half shaft seal (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
interior mirror missing
offside front door handle worn
offside rear out rigger starting to corrode
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear brake disc worn and scored on the inner surface
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside rear brake disc worn and scored on the inner surface
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front 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)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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B490 NMX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 B490 NMX, 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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B490 NMX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1985.
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