MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis corroded
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Fuel tank support member corroded and holed
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Too bright (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Chassis corroded
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Fuel tank support member corroded and holed
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust deteriorated
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust deteriorated
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s+o/s on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play n/s+o/s (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s+o/s (2.6.2)
all chassis corroded
brake pedal anti slip worn
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all coilsprings corroded
n/s/r rear metal brake pipe across axle corroded
o/s/f metal brake pipe x2 corroded
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all coilsprings corroded
n/s/r rear metal brake pipe across axle corroded
o/s/f metal brake pipe x2 corroded
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all steering and suspension components has light corrosion
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all steering and suspension components has light corrosion
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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537 LMP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 537 LMP, 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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537 LMP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1983.
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