MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Floor around the drivers feet starting to corrode, seen through the wheel arch.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear UJ has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking constantly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides no beam pattern showing at all. (4.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Floor around the drivers feet starting to corrode, seen through the wheel arch.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft rear UJ has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking badly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front tyres cracking x2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central chasis // previous welding repairs chasis heavey under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (battery tray) where emergency cut off is situated several holes found during inspection (marked in white) welding required (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of drivers foot well inside wheel arch corroded (marked in white) seam welding required (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tires show signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis near torq bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust emits slight smoke.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust emits slight smoke.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight corrosion on rear crossmember and towbar is fitted
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside rear brake is sticking slightly
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B706 LNR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B706 LNR, 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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B706 LNR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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