MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all coil springs corroded
dash broad insecure
sharp edges protruding on nearside outer sill
handbrake just required percentage
rear chassis members corroded
rear exhaust corroded
rear x member corroded
steering box worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear chassis corroding
steering column uj slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre x member corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear brake percentage low
rear chassis corroding
rear plate faded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside rear brake percentage low
rear chassis corroding
rear plate faded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear chassis corroding
front brake discs lightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front floors rusty
rear cross member rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front floors rusty
rear cross member rusty
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front and rear chassis rusty
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside front brake binding
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion by both rear seats on floor
corrosion offside front out rigger
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
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EJT 688Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 EJT 688Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EJT 688Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1983.
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