MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Brake performance not tested not fit to be driven (3.7.A.1)
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 'A' post and footwell (3.6.C.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded window frame (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Both rear bump stops missing
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s/f floor corroded and holed but not in a perscribed area
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
o/s door mirror has slight damage but not affecting view to rear
o/s/f innerfoot well has modification but within 30 cm of out rigger body mount but body no likly to fall of
steering box has slight oil leak
underside of vehicle has various corrotion
various brake pipes slighty corroded
various oil leaks
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
o/s door mirror has slight damage but not affecting view to rear
steering box has slight oil leak
underside of vehicle has various corrotion
various brake pipes slighty corroded
various oil leaks
both rear bump stops missing
nail in o/s front tyre
Front brake discs corroded and offside backplate top section missing.
Front indicator lens's fading.
Rear chassis crossmember very corroded at outer ends.
Some play in first drag link at steering box and boot is detatched.
Some play in front wheel bearings,
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Front brake discs corroded and offside backplate top section missing.
Front indicator lens's fading.
Rear chassis crossmember very corroded at outer ends.
Some play in first drag link at steering box and boot is detatched.
Some play in front wheel bearings,
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bulk head has been modified/repaired on near side but does not appear to weaken structure.
chassis corroded in places at rear .
front exhaust jont leaking slightly.
n ear side front brake hose ferrals corroded near limit.
near side front floor over outrigger corroded near limit.
off side headlamp aim on lower limit.
off side of front bulk head around servo corroded slightly.
rear brake hose ferral corroded near limit.
rear chassis cross member in poor condition.
steering box oily.
windscreen scratched.
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
bulk head has been modified/repaired on near side but does not appear to weaken structure.
chassis corroded in places at rear .
front exhaust jont leaking slightly.
n ear side front brake hose ferrals corroded near limit.
near side front floor over outrigger corroded near limit.
off side headlamp aim on lower limit.
off side of front bulk head around servo corroded slightly.
rear brake hose ferral corroded near limit.
rear chassis cross member in poor condition.
steering box oily.
windscreen scratched.
Brake hose end ferules corroded especialy rear hose which is corroded near to limit.
Metal brake pipe on axle to offside rear would benefit from extra retaining clip.
Nearside front wheel bearing has some play.
Offside front inner brake pad worn more than outer pad and nearing limit,
Repair/ modification to bulkhead at rear of engine should idealy be welded, unclear if this is the case.
Slight blow on exhaust front joint.
Slight play in ball joint on drag link at steering box end.
Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Brake hose end ferules corroded especialy rear hose which is corroded near to limit.
Metal brake pipe on axle to offside rear would benefit from extra retaining clip.
Nearside front wheel bearing has some play.
Offside front inner brake pad worn more than outer pad and nearing limit,
Repair/ modification to bulkhead at rear of engine should idealy be welded, unclear if this is the case.
Slight blow on exhaust front joint.
Slight play in ball joint on drag link at steering box end.
Advises same as in last report on test No. 934850797149
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Lower bell housing bolts are missing
Minor leak at front exhaust joint.
Offside rear bump stop is missing.
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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C348 VPY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 C348 VPY, 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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C348 VPY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.
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