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ExpiredMileage
82,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front brake discs appear to have some surface corrosion. Does not affect braking performance. Recommend replacement at next service
Both rear prop shaft UJs have slight play
N/S rear spring mounting would benefit from further welding to chassis mounting. Strength of operation not affected
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Both rear prop shaft UJs have slight play
N/S rear spring mounting would benefit from further welding to chassis mounting. Strength of operation not affected
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear u/j on rear prop shaft slight wear...ok at test.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft component defective
Steering column u/j's sticking.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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B918 LPB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B918 LPB, 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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B918 LPB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1984.
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