MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,714 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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VARIOUS OIL LEAKS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
HAZARD FITTED AND NOT WORKING
N/S/R HUB SEAL LEAKING
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Chassis corrosion throughout vehicle
Hazard warning lights not working, vehicle pre 86
Main beam tell tale not working, vehicle pre 86
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping Steering box leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Chassis corrosion throughout vehicle
Hazard warning lights not working, vehicle pre 86
Main beam tell tale not working, vehicle pre 86
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Indicator repeater insecure
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner wall perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs leaking , also N/S/R hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from from axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
bonnet catch inopertive
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
bonnet catch inopertive
BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY BADLY PERISHED AND SPLIT
Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
REAR FOG LIGHT LENS IS CRACKED
VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD AT TIME OF INSPECTION
Engine running very weak
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Signs of front brake inbalance
Top Mountings of both front shocks corroded
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine running very weak
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Signs of front brake inbalance
Top Mountings of both front shocks corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
Rear tyres perished
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
Rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres perished slightly
front prop UJ damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres perished slightly
front prop UJ damaged
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Centre seat belt stalk shroud deteriorating/half missing
Corrosion starting to show in nearside front floor pan
Front of fuel tank damp no visable signs of a leak
Rear number plate deteriorating
Slight play in steering column u/js
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Centre seat belt stalk shroud deteriorating/half missing
Corrosion starting to show in nearside front floor pan
Front of fuel tank damp no visable signs of a leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside exterior mirror glass missing
Rear differential bearing has slight play.
Rear number plate deteriorating
Slight play in steering column u/js
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pedal rubber wearing
front propshaft u/j at transfer box worn
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear brake binding slightly
rear brake drums distorted--flutuation on brake reading-20-30kg each side
slight play in steering column lower u/j at steering box
both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish
front proipshaft sliding joint gaiter split
rear differential oil seal leaking
rear flexible brake hose perished
rear numberplate deteriorated
exhaust front pipe is loose at manifold joint.
nearside door mirror is cracked.
offside repeater lens faded.
rear number plate in poor condition.
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B775 MPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 B775 MPA, 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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B775 MPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1985.
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