MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
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bearing cap missing n/s rear
clutch a/slip missing
ex centre box loose
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear axle has slight oil leak
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle stabilizer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Footwell (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear axle has slight oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shocker mouting (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to nearside and offside front floor
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis not welded at the top (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under dashboard (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shocker mouting (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to nearside and offside front floor
rear bump stops missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
oil contamination wheels/ hubs
power steering belt deteriorated
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
oil contamination wheels/ hubs
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B626 WVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 B626 WVU, 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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What year was B626 WVU registered?
B626 WVU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1985.
Is B626 WVU safe to buy?
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