MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking in to hand brake unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 30 cm radius from body mountigs (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to body and suspension
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak Engine and transfer box ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking up
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front tyre cracking up
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
chassis corroded but not weakend
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded.
o/s & n/s front & rear parts of the chassis corroded but not excessive.
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded.
o/s & n/s front & rear parts of the chassis corroded but not excessive.
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
aux belt loose.
exhaust corroded front to rear.
o/s & n/s front parts of the chassis slightly corroded.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
aux belt loose.
exhaust corroded front to rear.
o/s & n/s front & rear parts of the chassis corroded slightly.
Free play on hand brake
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight movement in N/S track rod end
Slight movement in N/S/F hub
Slight movement in both front and N/S/R shock absorber bushes
Slight movement in front prop sharft U/Js
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Free play on hand brake
Slight movement in N/S track rod end
Slight movement in N/S/F hub
Slight movement in both front and N/S/R shock absorber bushes
Slight movement in front prop sharft U/Js
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise off side rear tyer cracked on inner side wall and near side rear tyer craked on inner side wall and outer side wall and off side front inner side wall
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
advise off side rear tyer cracked on inner side wall and near side rear tyer craked on inner side wall and outer side wall and off side front inner side wall
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EDM 397J is a 1971 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 80,896 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 Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDM 397J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EDM 397J is a 1971 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 16 April 1971.
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