MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,122 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
chassis in poor condition
front brake discs rusted & pitted
slight play offside front steering idle drop arm ball joint
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
SWITCHES ON STEERING COLUMB LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
SWITCHES ON STEERING COLUMB LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL
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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B893 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B893 VDE, 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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B893 VDE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1984.
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