MOT Status
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252,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component insecurely attached arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
no seats fitted at rear
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
no seats fitted at rear
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Reverse light not working
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front tyres worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
auxiliary belt loose
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Front tyres worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
auxiliary belt loose
Ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight cut +perrishing
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leaks and slight discharge around hub seels
underside coated in in anti rust oil/grease
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight cut +perrishing
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leaks and slight discharge around hub seels
underside coated in in anti rust oil/grease
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyre
front tyres starting to wear unevenly
slight play in front suspension joints
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cut in nearside rear tyre
front tyres starting to wear unevenly
slight play in front suspension joints
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
front tyres showing uneven wear
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front tyres showing uneven wear
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
front tyres showing uneven wear
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
front tyres showing uneven wear
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres starting to show uneven wear
winscreen washer supply slightly poor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
starter motor rattling due to bieng loose in its housing
nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer wall
starter motor either loose or falling apart
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil level low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil level low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B525 NRE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B525 NRE, 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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B525 NRE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1985.
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