MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
corrosion to vehicle structure and components
isuzu engine fitted
oil leaks
rear hub seals damp
throttle not operaing to maximum
isuzu engine fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play under steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
corrosion to vehicle components
rear hub seals damp
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
n/s/f + o/s/f outter cv joints gators slight deteriated
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NIJ 1816 is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 NIJ 1816, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NIJ 1816 is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is NIJ 1816 safe to buy?
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