MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
indicator stalk is stiff but functioning
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust system deteriorated at time of test
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust system deteriorated at time of test
Oil leak
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
hub oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corosion n/s+o/s/f body mounts at front of floor
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corosion n/s+o/s/f body mounts at front of floor
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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SOA 594Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 SOA 594Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SOA 594Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1983.
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