MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front axle panhard rod slight free play at offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section and joint (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
underside body/chassis protection applied liberally throughout
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside seat belt retracting slowly
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust rear section corroded.
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rear section corroded.
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe to offside front flexible hose corroded.
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe to offside front flexible hose corroded.
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
back box rubbing on chassis
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
back box rubbing on chassis
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B523 HAU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 B523 HAU, 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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B523 HAU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.
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