MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Towbar component insecure bolt (6.6.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings member (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
oil leak at offside front sphere
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SHE 162S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1977 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,189 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 SHE 162S, 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 49 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 SHE 162S registered?
SHE 162S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is SHE 162S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SHE 162S shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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