MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
clutch worn
front diff oil leak
oil leak to diff
replacement steering box fitted
slight earthing fault to rear lights
slight play in general steering linkages
slight play to front hubs
surface corrosion to steel brake pipes
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
front diff oil leak
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
signs of oil from transmition brake drum
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B857 MLY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B857 MLY, 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 B857 MLY registered?
B857 MLY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1984.
Is B857 MLY safe to buy?
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