MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all four coil springs corroded
bonnet locking mechanism loose
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
floor-pan around o/s seatbelt anchor point corroded
front brake discs corroding
n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriorating
n/s seatbelt operation slightly rough
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s and n/s door frames heavily corroded
o/s door inner handle worn
o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed. [not in pre-scribed area]
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
slight damp on power steering pipes
steering columb switches loose
vehicle chassis heavily corroded and previously reapaired in several places
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all four coil springs corroded
bonnet locking mechanism loose
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
floor-pan around o/s seatbelt anchor point corroded
front brake discs corroding
n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriorating
n/s seatbelt operation slightly rough
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s and n/s door frames heavily corroded
o/s door inner handle worn
o/s/f floor pan corroded and holed. [not in pre-scribed area]
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
steering columb switches loose
vehicle chassis heavily corroded and previously reapaired in several places
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both wipers torn slightly
brake pedal has long travel brakes working fine
front prop rear joint bolt loose
handbrake lever has long travel working fine
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both wipers torn slightly
brake pedal has long travel brakes working fine
front prop rear joint bolt loose
handbrake lever has long travel working fine
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in top uj joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Propshaft component defective
slight play in top uj joint
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
chassis plate missing
n/s/f hubseal leaking slightly
track bar bent
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
chassis plate missing
n/s/f hubseal leaking slightly
track bar bent
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B944 CFM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 B944 CFM, 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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What year was B944 CFM registered?
B944 CFM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1985.
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