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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1965

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mot history
Pass percent:66.67%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1965 passes without issue)
Based on:201 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Headlamp aim out of alignment3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Registration plate issues1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1

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