MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear chassis has signs of corrosion but not to excess at time of test
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake discs pitted and corroded
prop shaft bearing badly worn
rear brake discs pitted and corroded badly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside of vehicle corroded not to excess at time of test
o/s/f bump stop missing
power steering pump damp.Check soon
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres at 1.6mm limmit will need replacing soon.
front number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.
power steering pump damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TAZ 4385 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 TAZ 4385, 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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What year was TAZ 4385 registered?
TAZ 4385 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1983.
Is TAZ 4385 safe to buy?
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