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Bulkhead corroded
Engine oil leak
Exhaust corroded and blowing
Rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Bulkhead corroded
Engine oil leak
Exhaust corroded and blowing
Rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black number plate (0.1 (d))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank cross member exsessively corroded
Near side and off side footwells corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Chassis corroded
Front brake pads wearing low
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Chassis corroded
Front brake pads wearing low
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Both front brake pipes from flexi to caliper showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust corroded and blowing
Front suspension arm bushes worn
Near side rear tyre out of shape and worn on outer edge
Rear bump stops missing
Rear off side wheel bearing has slight play
chassis showing signs of corrosion
front near side top king pin worn
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Oil leak (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both front brake pipes from flexi to caliper showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust corroded and blowing
Front suspension arm bushes worn
Near side rear tyre out of shape and worn on outer edge
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear bump stops missing
Rear off side wheel bearing has slight play
chassis showing signs of corrosion
front near side top king pin worn
Front discs and pads worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Off side tyre on 2.5mm tread
Brake peddle has long travel,Giving limited reserve travel
Front pads wearing low
Near side front tyre on 3mm
Off side front tyre on 2mm
Power steering box slightly leaking oil
Nearside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake peddle has long travel,Giving limited reserve travel
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front pads wearing low
Near side front tyre on 3mm
Off side front tyre on 2mm
Rear shock absorbers deteriorated
Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear shock absorbers deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre seat removed
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)
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)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear chassis member corroded and holed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B963 NPG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 B963 NPG, 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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B963 NPG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1985.
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