MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
All loadbearing points showing light corrosion
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All loadbearing points showing light corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Osr hub seal sight wear
Headlamp aim too high Nsf osf (4.1.2 (a))
Brakes just met requirements
mileage not working
speedo does not work
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty beam flash not working (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Oil leak ()
mileage not working
speedo does not work
wiper do not self park
Oil leak
both lower sections of cabin rusty
Oil leak
both lower section of cabin rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate taped on
offside rear tyre cut on/in crown
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate taped on
offside rear fog light permanently on when lights switched on
offside rear tyre cut on/in crown
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
clip broken rear brake pipe
front number plate adhesive type
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BIG 6078 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 BIG 6078, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BIG 6078 registered?
BIG 6078 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1989.
Is BIG 6078 safe to buy?
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