MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle `A` frame/stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS and NS (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Both axle swivel joints has slight seepage
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Slidding joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings next to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear brake pads low
slight oil leak
some little bits of corrosion to chassis
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake pads low
slight oil leak
some little bits of corrosion to chassis
front brake discs corroded
front diff rear seal leaking oil
front hub seals leaking oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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HRZ 5825 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HRZ 5825, 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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What year was HRZ 5825 registered?
HRZ 5825 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1986.
Is HRZ 5825 safe to buy?
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