MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Engine oil on minimum level on the dipstick.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front tyre wall cut
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre wall cut
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Main beam tell-tale inoperative
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Main beam tell-tale inoperative
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear propshaft play
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear propshaft play
Propshaft component defective
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Propshaft component defective
brake & clutch pedal rubbers deteriorating
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B970 DAF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 B970 DAF, 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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B970 DAF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1985.
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