MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Body mount corroded
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body mount corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
nearside rear brake binding
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Corrosion to rear crossmember
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Corrosion to rear crossmember
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear corners of chassis corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear corners of chassis corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear chassis crossmember corroded
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear chassis crossmember corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Propshaft component defective
steering box leaking oil
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Propshaft component defective
steering box leaking oil
Hazard warning lights not always operating when switched.
Hazard warning lights not always operating when switched.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B98 MLP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 B98 MLP, 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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B98 MLP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1985.
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