MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyre sidewalls cracking
front swivel hubs leaking slightly
nearside battery box rusty
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyres have cracking to sidewalls
front swivels leaking slightly
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAM 114D is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 VAM 114D, 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 52 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 VAM 114D registered?
VAM 114D is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 1974.
Is VAM 114D safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAM 114D shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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