MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front slightly uneven
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front seatbelt locking mechanism release button insecure but seatbelt still functioning as intended
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front seatbelt locking mechanism release button insecure but seatbelt still functioning as intended
all tyres rubber deteriorating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
all tyres rubber deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chassis startin to rust
multiply points of slight corrosion
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
multiply points of slight corrosion
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust loose at flange
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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TRX 852Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 TRX 852Y, 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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TRX 852Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1983.
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