MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Dripping off steering arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Dripping off steering arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Under steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately Steering pipes rubbing on steering column when turned (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Central rear axle stabilizer mis aligned (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Tyres catching mud flaps on full lock
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately Steering pipes rubbing on steering column when turned (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted rubbing on spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear spring retaining plate bolts not long enough to go throw the lock nuts
brake pedal travel is high but has reserve travel
intake pipe and air filter insecure
temp gauge getting hot
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Power steering component insecure pipe (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Power steering component leaking pump area and box area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering column attachment defective loose side to side (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted rubbing on spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear spring retaining plate bolts not long enough to go throw the lock nuts
brake pedal travel is high but has reserve travel
intake pipe and air filter insecure
temp gauge getting hot
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 tyres perished and cracked
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
all 4 tyres perished and cracked
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
steering drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight power steering fluid seepage
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to offside front chassis leg
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake pedel has slightly long traval , but pressure is firm and efforts are good. 50% of reserve left.
rear tail trim missing on exhaust.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B8 HUE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B8 HUE, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B8 HUE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1985.
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