MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,831 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front outer axle seal slight oil leak
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight oil leak from pas pump
Nearside front hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear diff top ball joint boot split
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside front hub seal leaking
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear axle top ball joint boot split,slight play
offside front floor corroded outside prescribed area.
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hub seal leaking
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hub seal leaking
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hub seal nearside front leaking slightly
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Side rear (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Axle ball joint on steady bar rubber boot deteriorated
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on the steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Axle ball joint on steady bar rubber boot deteriorated
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front hub seal slight leakage of oil
Nearside front out rigger holes outside precribed area
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
power steering pump belt loose.
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Oil leak
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
drop arm ball joint boot split
front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
rear diff oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
battery flat needs checking out
change o/s/t/rod end at the same time as the n/s
drop arm ball joint boot split
front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
rear diff oil seal leaking
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COW 842W is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 COW 842W, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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COW 842W is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1986.
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