MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,586 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub swivel axle joint leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Faulty switch (4.5.4 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Play and rubber boot ripped (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front hub seals leaking
offside front brake pads appear very low /nearside nearly new recomend immediate attention - rear brakes lock /efficiency low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front hub seals leaking
offside front brake pads appear very low /nearside nearly new recomend immediate attention - rear brakes lock /efficiency low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
offside front brake pads appear very close to legal limit/nearside appear new?
wtih road wheels clear off the ground steering is very stiff?
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B509 FTY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 B509 FTY, 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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What year was B509 FTY registered?
B509 FTY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1984.
Is B509 FTY safe to buy?
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