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Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have been greased to protect (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floorpan to bulkhead corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area of top spring mount bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have been greased to protect (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floorpan to bulkhead corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area of top spring mount bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front swivel joint sphere damp
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both offside front and nearside front most forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear hub end caps damp
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan, in yellow (5.2.6)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened collapsed (2.4.C.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front swivel joint sphere damp
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both offside front and nearside front most forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear hub end caps damp
Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable tie bar end retaining bolts corroded (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable tie bar end retaining bolts (2.2.C.1d)
Steering locking device insecure steering box mounting bolts retaining plates corroded (2.2.C.1g)
oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer front joint (7.1.2)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Gas smell noted from under bonnet
Slight corrosion noted offside front out-rigger
Slight oil leak noted from engine.
Slight oil leak noted from nearside rear hub cap
Slight oil leak noted from steering box
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Gas smell noted from under bonnet
Slight corrosion noted offside front out-rigger
Slight oil leak noted from engine.
Slight oil leak noted from nearside rear hub cap
Slight oil leak noted from steering box
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
offside front hub seal slight leak
Slight oil leak from steering box
Slight oil leak noted offside front hub seal.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside rear bump stop corroded
Slight oil leak from steering box
Slight oil leak noted offside front hub seal.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers door catch soon reqiure attention
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C833 BYP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C833 BYP, 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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C833 BYP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.
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