MOT Status
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74,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inside Inner Wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe to Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger Holed and Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger Holed and Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inside Inner Wing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint damp
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
hazard light switch faulty/vehicle structure corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint damp
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
hazard light switch faulty/vehicle structure corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bushes cracking, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch. Chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bushes cracking, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at crossmember. (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near A frame . (6.1.B.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at front cross member. (2.3.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases above axle. (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe adrift. (7.1.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at crossmember. (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near A frame . (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when brake peddle is pressed (1.1.A.3f)
Braking system leaking around peddle area (3.6.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front upper sharp edge close to brake hose (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box area (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on top (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering damper mounting area (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front steering swivel has play and slight leak on seal
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine and gearbox ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion on front axle springs
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake pedal feels soft no leaks found boarder line
genral corrosion though out vehicle
offside front brake pipe starting to corrode
slight bind on near side rear brake
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B799 TWR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B799 TWR, 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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B799 TWR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.
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