MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
380,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear valance corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Rear valance corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play globe joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play globe joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
Steering pivot point has excessive play drop arm loose (2.2.B.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion on n/s/r door,rear door,o/s/r door
corrosion on o/s b pillar
corrosion on underside of bonnet
exhaust centre hanger loose
slight leak on o/s/f and n/s/f hub
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion on n/s/r door,rear door,o/s/r door
corrosion on o/s b pillar
corrosion on underside of bonnet
exhaust centre hanger loose
slight leak on o/s/f and n/s/f hub
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
pedal rubbers wear
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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B6 ARJ is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 B6 ARJ, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B6 ARJ is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1988.
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