MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached arm front mounting rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Cab steps insecure bolts loose (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Cab steps insecure bolts loose (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively operation very slow & erratic (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively operation very slow & erratic (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner wing panel excessively corroded
minimum effort reached on handbrake
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside blade split
slight brake judder
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
centre & rear exhaust rubbers splitting.
rear tyres 3mm in centres.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f washer jet poor output
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
slight play rear propshaft sliding joint
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play rear propshaft sliding joint
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B655 UAS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 B655 UAS, 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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B655 UAS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1984.
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