MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED AND SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop splines (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear crossmember corroded
Fuel system component leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pedal very Spongey. Dangerous (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear flexi ferrules corroded
Nearside Front flexi ferrules corroded
Offside Front flexi ferrules corroded
Central Rear flexi ferrules corroded
Nearside Front flexi ferrules corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front flexi ferrules corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front of radius arm (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 Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear area (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Movement O/S/F Door Hinges
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Movement O/S/F Door Hinges
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
chassis painted
slight drag o/s/r vwheel
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Oil leak
front hubs have a fluid leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B773 DCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B773 DCV, 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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B773 DCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1985.
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