MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Drag link end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at front and rear suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded near body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis on outside near rear suspension point not welded all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering box leaking
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure top fitting (2.7.2b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber 'turret' (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside chassis corroded near front body mounting outrigger but not considered excessive
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in steering box sector shaft and leaking from oil seal
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
front disc rusty
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front disc rusty
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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B988 OHC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B988 OHC, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B988 OHC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1984.
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