MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,911 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear shocker covers badley rusted
underside rusting
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear shocker covers badley rusted
underside rusting
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both seat belt rails rusting
rear shocker covers rusting
underside of vehicle rusting
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both seat belt rails rusting
rear shocker covers rusting
underside of vehicle rusting
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
chassis has lots of welded repairs
excessive corrosion to rear cross member but not within prescribed area
very rusty around rear seat belt prescribed area but no seat belts fitted
welded repairs around body mounts n/s & o/s
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B823 DWE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 B823 DWE, 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 B823 DWE registered?
B823 DWE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1984.
Is B823 DWE safe to buy?
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