MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trail arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt first (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking box lower seal (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear brake binding
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear brake binding
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Bind on o/s/r brake
Fraying to o/s/f seatbelt
Rear number plate deteriorated
Stiffness in steering
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Bind on o/s/r brake
Fraying to o/s/f seatbelt
Rear number plate deteriorated
Stiffness in steering
Front brake pads worn
Hazard warning tell tale not working
Headlight switch insecure
Front brake pads worn
Hazard warning tell tale not working
Headlight switch insecure
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc
Fluid leak from power steering box
N/s/f indicator lens damaged
Roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Corrosion to o/s/r brake disc
Fluid leak from power steering box
N/s/f indicator lens damaged
Roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing
O/s/r top shock absorber bush worn
Pitting to rear brake discs
Rear number plate deteriorated
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
O/s/r top shock absorber bush worn
Pitting to rear brake discs
Rear number plate deteriorated
Bolt missing from n/s/f body mounting
Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated
Dampness around steering box but not leaks found
Sight play o/s/r top shock absorber bush
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Bolt missing from n/s/f body mounting
Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated
Dampness around steering box but not leaks found
Sight play o/s/r top shock absorber bush
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight oil leak from steering box
Slight play o/s/r top shock absorber bush
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight oil leak from steering box
Slight play o/s/r top shock absorber bush
Slight oil leak steering box
Slight play in o/s/r shock absorber bush
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Slight oil leak steering box
Slight play o/s/r shock absorber bush
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B847 LRS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 B847 LRS, 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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B847 LRS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.
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