MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front both body mounts corroded slightly
Front both suspension turrets corroded
Front bumper corroded
Front nearside and offside floor deteriorated
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle and spring cups corroded
oil light on dash
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded two areas one above servo one below (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front both body mounts corroded slightly
Front both suspension turrets corroded
Front bumper corroded
Front nearside and offside floor deteriorated
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle and spring cups corroded
oil light on dash
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component leaking s box (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
balk head corroded
chassis damage ns rear
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
lower steering column shaft joint has some free play
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
lower steering column shaft joint has some free play
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front lower suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front floor panel loose
Offside door hinge deteriorated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake performance not tested unsafe to drive (3.7.A.1)
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1 (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Corrosion holes in nearside of bulkhead
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Corrosion holes in nearside of bulkhead
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear shock bottom bushes worn
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear axle corroed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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CMB 826S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 CMB 826S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CMB 826S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1978.
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