MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg both sides near front x member. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead. (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint fluid container area. (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing on side walls.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.
nsf swival hub leaking.
various oil leaks..
vehicle chassis rusty..also outriggers.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all brake discs showing signs of wear...
all suspension coil springs very rusty ...as is chassis and outriggers etc....
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing..
exhaust emits blue smoke at idle..
gearbox/transfer box. front and rear axles leaking oil.
nsf swival hub weeping oil...
rust present surrounding pedal box/brake servo..
slight damage nsf tyre outer side wall...however does not expose ply or cord...
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.
clutch slave cylinder flexi hose cracked /perished.
oil leak from transfer box/gearbox.
rear wiper blade worn.
rust present surrounding pedal box
underside of vehicle very rusty .
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.
clutch slave cylinder flexi hose cracked /perished.
oil leak from transfer box/gearbox.
rear wiper blade worn.
rust present surrounding pedal box
underside of vehicle very rusty .
all four brake discs slightly rusty.....
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing..
rear of vehicle very rusty....
rust present surrounding pedals....
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four brake discs slightly rusty.....
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing..
nsf swival hub bung missing...leaking oil..
rear of vehicle very rusty....
rust present surrounding pedals....
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
steering arm slightly bent
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
very rusty underneath
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Q414KUA is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 Q414KUA, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Q414KUA is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.
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