MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides play found at the road wheels whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides play found at the road wheels whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached loose bolt on the front arm (steering / suspension arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front play found at the road wheel whilst jacked
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working works intermittently (unreliable) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure has a big wobble (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached has excessive movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front play found at the road wheel whilst jacked
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front registration plate removed from the swept area of the inside windscreen and then stuck to the front of the vehicle
passenger seat missing
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
passenger seat missing
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking pump? (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked x 1 at caliper (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked x 2 at caliper (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman artm (2.2.C.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
engine, exhaust smokey
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
engine, exhaust smokey
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
battery box floor corroded
o/r axle hub slight oil leak
rear low bed support corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
battery box floor corroded
n/f swivel housing oil seal weaping
o/f swivel housing oil seal leaking
o/f upper & lower suspension swivel joint bearings are leaking & have slight play
o/r axle hub slight oil leak
rear low bed support corroded
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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B573 BFJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 B573 BFJ, 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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B573 BFJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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