MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,937 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
oil leak from tractor joint n/s
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
oil leak from tractor joint n/s
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both front hub seals leaking
corrosion to chassis
various welding repairs carried out and heavily undersealed presumed sound at time of test
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both front hub seals leaking
corrosion to chassis
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
drivers side door check strap broken
front UJ on front propshaft has play in bearings
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake hose ferrulls slight corrosion
drivers door stiff to operate from the inside
general chassis corrosion
play in steering damper bushes
slight damage to centre seat belt webbing
slight play in front axle spheres with slight oil leak
slight play in steering joints
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake hose ferrulls slight corrosion
drivers door stiff to operate from the inside
general chassis corrosion
play in steering damper bushes
slight damage to centre seat belt webbing
slight play in front axle spheres with slight oil leak
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
flexy hoses perished
front discs grooved
front hub seals weaping
n/s rear chassis corroded
slight movement a frame ball joint
rear prop coupling bolts insecure
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OO 7483 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 OO 7483, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OO 7483 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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