MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
all body mountings are starting to corrode.
very slight oil leak from engine
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear spring front hanger (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
oil leak on engine & rear diff
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PVC 835W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 PVC 835W, 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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What year was PVC 835W registered?
PVC 835W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1981.
Is PVC 835W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PVC 835W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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