MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front sphere has slight oil leak
Offside Rear fog light not working
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage deformed tie rod bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front sphere has slight oil leak
Offside Rear fog light not working
Central Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective corroding (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))
offside front hub sphere has slight oil leak
front number plate damaged
offside front hub sphere slight oil leak
slight wear in front tie rod bush
Central rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Central rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
slight roughness from n/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings
Centre brake disc contaminated by oil transmition brake (3.5.1h)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
slight roughness from n/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
REAR TAIL PIPE POOR CONDITION
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/FRONT DRAG LINK END
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
REAR TAIL PIPE POOR CONDITION
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/FRONT DRAG LINK END
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear u/joint worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
N/S/FRONT HUB SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
N/S/FRONT HUB SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
O/S/REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SNX 788W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 SNX 788W, 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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SNX 788W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1981.
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