MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,329 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside headlamp within limits but aim a bit low
Offside mirror glass damaged
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/r tyre wear uneven
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
gearbox, rear diff and front diff leaking fluid
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arch
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Both drivers and passanger door corroded
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Both drivers and passanger door corroded
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front inner arch covers slightly corroded
brake travel is high possible need bleeding but works
door frams slightly corroded
nearside door pillar slightly corroded
rear diff oil seal leaking
unable to check welding to floors are done inside
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Aux belt requires tightning
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Aux belt requires tightning
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine and gear box have oil leaks
nearside rear tyre worn and has flat spots †
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YYD 900S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 YYD 900S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YYD 900S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1978.
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