MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,876 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B504 ORT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B504 ORT, 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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B504 ORT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.
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