MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated PEDAL AREA (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension, and brake pipes
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear drum back plate damp and stained from fluid leak
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension, and brake pipes
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear drum back plate damp and stained from fluid leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
General corrosion to body, suspension and brake pipes
Various oil leaks
General underbody corrosion to suspension, body, brakes and brake pipes
N/s/f tyre close to legal limit
O/s/f tyre on legeal limit
Various major oil leaks
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
General underbody corrosion to suspension, body, brakes and brake pipes
N/s/f tyre close to legal limit
O/s/f tyre on legeal limit
Various major oil leaks
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
diesel pump slight weep
front diff seal leak
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake warning lamp staying on
offside front door handle stiff in opperation
unable to check rear seatbelt
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake warning lamp staying on
offside front door handle stiff in opperation
unable to check rear seatbelt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all chassis and outriggers rusty
slight play n/side front hub
windscreen damage
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all chassis members corroded
windscreen damage
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B999 DHK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 B999 DHK, 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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B999 DHK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1985.
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