MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front tyre uneven wear to tread
corrosion to rear under body
dampness to front diff
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement at axle and bolt lose (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure a frame front bolts loes (2.4.G.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
dampness to front diff
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to chassis at rear
front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
slight oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and front and rear diffs
steering feels slightly rough when rotated
very slight play in both front wheel bearings
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cuts to front tyre treads
dampness around nsf tractor joint
general corrosion to chassis sections and signs of repair to osf chassis
general corrosion to floor pan
slight water damage to rear no. plate
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cuts to front tyre treads
dampness around nsf tractor joint
general corrosion to chassis sections and signs of repair to osf chassis
general corrosion to floor pan
slight water damage to rear no. plate
stone chips in windscreen
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
advance movement in both front rear drag links needs attention asap
chassis corroded
exahust corroded
front and rear coil springs corroded
front wipers poor needs attention
stone chips in windscreen
welding repairs to chassis and floor pans
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate damaged
slight corrosin to chassis
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate damaged
slight corrosion to chassis
some play steering box drop arm ball joint
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B947 VVM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B947 VVM, 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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B947 VVM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.
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