MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,012 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CRASH BAR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device missing drag link (2.1.3 (d))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Body component likely to become detached bonnet catch faulty (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle both (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear axle ball joint splitpin missing
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
BONNET DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
BONNET DOES NOT LATCH SECURELY
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
coolant leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
coolant leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B775 DSE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 B775 DSE, 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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What year was B775 DSE registered?
B775 DSE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1984.
Is B775 DSE safe to buy?
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