MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,700 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Chassis showing signs of corrosion but not within prescribed areas, especially rear crossmember and outriggers. Towbar not fitted at time of test.
No tow hitch fitted at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front chassis to body outrigger corroded, but body security not affected
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear cross member corroded, but not within prescribed areas
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front outrigger corroded, body security unaffected
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear cross member corroded, body security unaffected
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front outrigger corroded, body security unaffected
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear cross member corroded, body security unaffected
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe missing, but system still supported
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Off side front outrigger corroded
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M983 CBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 M983 CBJ, 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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What year was M983 CBJ registered?
M983 CBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.
Is M983 CBJ safe to buy?
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