MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,564 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Indicator switch inoperative Switch not staying in position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear brakes fluctuating slightly
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
rear brakes fluctuating slightly
Fuel system component leaking dripping from bottom of engine when running (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top and inside of off side front chassis rail area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside and outside of near side front chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
near side front chassis outrigger behind wheel rusted through
off side front hub leaking oil
oil leaks
off side and near side forward most areas of chassis rails rusted through
track rod end gaitors split
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
off side and near side forward most areas of chassis rails rusted through
track rod end gaitors split
oil leaks
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
oil leaks
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
oil leaks !
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement near side rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leaks !
suspension lower arms bushes badly deteriorating
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front chassis / outrigger area behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of off side front chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of off side mid chassis area in several places in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen efficiently (8.2.3)
steering mechanism chafing on engine water hose
suspension lower arms bushes badly deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side front tyre worn to legal limits and needs replacing
oil leaks, and possible power steering fluid leak
rear lower suspension arms front bushes badly perished
numerous oil leaks
off side front tyre inside worn down in places and close to legal limits
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
numerous oil leaks
off side front tyre inside worn down in places and close to legal limits
Body corroded within 30 cm of tow bar but not affecting towbar.
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel tank cradle corroded
steering column fouling radiator hose
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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B909 SBU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 B909 SBU, 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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B909 SBU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1984.
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