MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1969

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Pass percent:57.42%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1969 passes without issue)

Based on:418 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Registration plate lamp issues	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	6
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	2
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	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 Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications \|3.3.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Centre Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Centre brake drum contaminated by oil parking brake \|3.5.1h\|	1
Speedometer clearly inoperative \|6.7.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing both \|6.2.2 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned \|2.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned \|2.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Stop lamp not working all \|1.2.1b\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by spring hanger mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Headlamp switch missing \|1.7.1\|	1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Mechanical brake component securing device missing \|3.5.1i\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Centre Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short battery connection \|1.9.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	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 Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk \|5.1.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	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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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1969

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