MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,761 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Underside surface rust
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose At handbrake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning Steering notchy (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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B894 UPR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 B894 UPR, 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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B894 UPR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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