MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis support inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust section poor
n/s body (floor) corroded
Rear cross member corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear cross member corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed front spot lamps (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure front spot lamp wiring (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure main loom under vehicle fowling on propshaft (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking from injector pump union (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear body support brackets corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak front axle, rear axle, gearbox and engine ()
battery box corroded
both front hub seals leaking
both headlamp output poor
steering dampner mounting bushs perished and soft
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
nearside front tyre perished
offside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside front tyre perished
offside front tyre perished
offside rear tyre perished
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres have cracks in outer walls, no cords showing
centre exhaust hanger broken
engine oil leak
nearside rear bump stop missing
oil leak from front centre diff
oil leak from offside front swivel hub
rear body support rails corroded
transmission oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front tyres have cracks in outer walls, no cords showing
centre exhaust hanger broken
engine oil leak
nearside rear bump stop missing
oil leak from front centre diff
oil leak from offside front swivel hub
rear body support rails corroded
transmission oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre cracked and perished
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
offside front tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
oil leak from gearbox
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all4 tyres perished, spare flat
rear underfloor strengthening webs corroded
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B556 XNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 B556 XNW, 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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B556 XNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.
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