MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody covered in mudd
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General age related under body corrosion.
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
fog light not working
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper swivel has excess movement
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front of front (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play dust cover in poor condition (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring locating plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front prop shaft has play in u/j
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
slight oil leak from steering box
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)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
r/h rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight oil leak from steering box
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DXI 5620 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 DXI 5620, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DXI 5620 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.
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