MOT Status
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100,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All tyres extremely perished but not exposing cords.
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyres cracking
oil leak
Front registration plate obscured incorrectly positioned (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyres cracking
oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
chassis heavily welded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
chassis heavily welded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
fuel tank damp
rear propshaft u/j
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear crossmember corroded tow bar has been removed
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate slightly deteriated
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate slightly deteriated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
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M874 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M874 BCV, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M874 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1994.
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