MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,927 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil / grease
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil / grease
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective t rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A Frame joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Frame Joint (2.4.G.3b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes loose (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyres spliting
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
osf tyre splitg
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B698 FRD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 B698 FRD, 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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B698 FRD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1984.
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