MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Floor / foot well slight corrosion
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower end (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower end (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)
both rear hubs damp
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear hubs damp
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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B988 WSN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 B988 WSN, 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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B988 WSN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.
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