MOT Status
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149,973 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear bump stops missing
brake pedal rubber warn
drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
o/s/f side light dim
peace of trim insecure and possibly obstructing pedals
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light reverse light? (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear bump stops missing
brake pedal rubber warn
drivers seat belt buckle cover missing
o/s/f side light dim
peace of trim insecure and possibly obstructing pedals
rear brake discs pitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake discs pitted
both rear bump stops missing
brake pedal rubber warn
front reg plate cracked
n/s/f bulkhead floor corroded
o/s seat belt socket casing missing
o/s/f door does not secure fully closed
wipers do not park
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake discs pitted
both rear bump stops missing
brake pedal rubber warn
center exhaust not sported and rear exhaust badly suported
front reg plate cracked
n/s/f bulkhead floor corroded
o/s seat belt socket casing missing
o/s/f door does not secure fully closed
rearmost rear prop joint warn
wipers do not park
rearmost front prop joint badly warn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B562 UST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B562 UST, 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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B562 UST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1985.
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