MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre exhaust mount broken
Steering wheel spoke has slight cracks
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Centre exhaust mount broken
Steering wheel spoke has slight cracks
Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to back pipe (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported across front cross member (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear axle misting of oil or fluid
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
chassis for corrosion and repairs
corrosion in rear tray braces
exhaust corroded and minor leak
nearside front offside front front to rear brake pipes corroded
oil leaks
Electrical wiring inadequately supported in engine bay (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear axle misting of oil or fluid
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
chassis for corrosion and repairs
corrosion in rear tray braces
exhaust corroded and minor leak
nearside front offside front front to rear brake pipes corroded
oil leaks
both front wheel bearings noisy
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front wheel bearings noisy
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
nearside front wiper poor
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front leaf spring has rub marks from tyre appears ok on lock to lock check
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust bracket broken
offside front leaf spring has rub marks from tyre appears ok on lock to lock check
suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder leaking
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
suspect nearside rear wheel cylinder leaking
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
slight corrosion on fuel tank
slight leak of oil from o/s front and n/s rear hub seals
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
slight corrosion on fuel tank
slight leak of oil from o/s front and n/s rear hub seals
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NWD 566M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 62,835 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 NWD 566M, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NWD 566M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1973.
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