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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1969

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Pass percent:61.98%
(The average a diesel LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1969 passes without issue)
Based on:313 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues22
Headlamp aim out of alignment22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear brake binding2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Drag link end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet |1.9.2a|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet |1.9.2a|1
Fuel system component leaking mechanical pump |7.2.3|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber |7.1.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Headlamp switch missing |1.7.1|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox area |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail holed |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Steering system fouling drag link |2.2.D.2a|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.1.6 |i| |i||1
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.1.6 |i| |i||1
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded |6.2.2 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|1
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Driver`s door pillar insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Both UJs (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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