MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,556 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion on all suspension parts
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
unable to fully test n/s front suspension due to excessive play in n/s/ front wheel bearing
various patches of corrosion under vehicle ok at time of test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
oil leak
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B786 BTX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B786 BTX, 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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B786 BTX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1985.
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