MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,568 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
out rigger corroded OSF
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
out rigger corroded OSF
Slight play in both front top swivels
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Slight play in both front top swivels
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlights in poor condition (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by g bar rear bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play to steering box (2.2.2 (c))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn g bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn g bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loss ? (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On to box (2.2.C.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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B737 HJH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 B737 HJH, 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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B737 HJH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1985.
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