MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS CORRODED (STEERING DAMPER MOUNT) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT PLACE (0.1 (d))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
rear exhaust bolt missing
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Power steering malfunctioning JUDDER (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
rear exhaust bolt missing
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
gearbox oil leak
nearside floor corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
front prop shaft joint excessive play
gearbox oil leak
nearside and offside front swivel hubs leaking oil
nearside floor corroded
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear outrigger corroded
front prop shaft worn
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front hub seal leaking
Oil leak
both front and n/s/r hub seals leaking
various old weld and corrosion
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring 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)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
both front and n/s/r hub seals leaking
various old weld and corrosion
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
lower steering column universal joint has slight wear/play
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B901 XHT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B901 XHT, 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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B901 XHT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.
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