MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected end of chassis beside spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached inner crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres perished
Front Hubs corroded & seals leaking slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/pedal box area (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Both rear tyres perished
Front Hubs corroded & seals leaking slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Steering box cover badly corroded
Corrosion at offside front body mounting
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion at offside front body mounting
Front prop shaft universal joints badly worn
Rear prop shaft universal joints badly worn
Both rear tyres perished..
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Slight leaks from both front swivel joint seals..
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres perished..
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Slight leaks from both front swivel joint seals..
Both front axle sphere seals leaking
Corrosion at centre and rear webs on floor
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both front axle sphere seals leaking
Corrosion at centre and rear webs on floor
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Both front hub seals leaking slightly..
Drivers seat back insecure..
Exhaust system in poor condition..
Front propshaft u/j worn..
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from transfer box..
Play in nearside front hub..(on pass limit)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front hub seals leaking slightly..
Drivers seat back insecure..
Exhaust system in poor condition..
Front propshaft u/j worn..
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from transfer box..
Play in nearside front hub..(on pass limit)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
rear diff oil seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FLD 854J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1970 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,688 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 FLD 854J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FLD 854J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1970.
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