MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,993 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster siezed (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis also shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusters have no effect (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured lower chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front to rear radius arm mount also gear box mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint ()
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately A frame and top shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens faded (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens faded (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lens faded (1.1.A.3e)
battery box needs further investigation .lower section corroded
brake pedal anti slip worn
chassis is heavily repaired with patches
engine oil cooler pipe rubs on steering column
fuel tank rear out rigger corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake pipes coated with underseal unable to check fully
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
heavey white smoke on engine rev
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B970 PGV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 B970 PGV, 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 PGV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1985.
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