MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers floor / (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside door step
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside door step
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust joint corroded on flange's (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear system corroded on joints. (6.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Rear system corroded on joints. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust system insecure centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over chassis. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s n/s front hub assemblys leaking oil
rear o/s shockabsorber bushes slightly worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s n/s cross bar arm track rod ends showing signs of wear
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhuast mounting brackets corroded but not to excess
front niumber plate slightly cracked
o/s front hub assembly slightly leaking oil
o/s rear track rod end slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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1963 IW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 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 1963 IW, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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1963 IW is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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