MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,743 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in general (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Both under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in general (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front coil springs fitted incorrectly
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front coil springs fitted incorrectly
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front slight free play
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering spheere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt poor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis rails rusty plated and under body shultz (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering spheere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt poor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis rails rusty plated and under body shultz (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All front suspension corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (b))
under body heavy corroded
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Front hubs leaking oil.
Heavy surface corrosion to underside.
Rear diff. seal leaking oil.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Front hubs leaking oil.
Heavy surface corrosion to underside.
Rear diff. seal leaking oil.
Off side front seat belt is difficult to uncoil
Off side wiper blade is worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Off side front seat belt is difficult to uncoil
Off side wiper blade is worn
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear brake discs are corroded
Rear brake discs corroded.
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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B872 LNR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 B872 LNR, 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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B872 LNR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1984.
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