MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1970

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Pass percent:64.06%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:256 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Headlamp aim out of alignment	10
Rear brake binding	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Registration plate lamp issues	4
Front brake application uneven	3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Leaf spring seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle both front (5.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure brace bar on chasis \|6.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.E.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on gearbox \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	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
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Parking brake operation grabbing severely oil leak on hub \|3.7.C.3b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch insecure \|8.2.1b\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering arm connected to steering box \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Braking system leaking n/s rear cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
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 front leaf spring mount \|3 spots\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Semaphore indicator switch faulty \|1.4.C.1c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Ball joint ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Front Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Headlamp aim out of alignment	10
Rear brake binding	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Registration plate lamp issues	4
Front brake application uneven	3
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Leaf spring seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle both front (5.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure brace bar on chasis \|6.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|3.7.E.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on gearbox \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	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
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Parking brake operation grabbing severely oil leak on hub \|3.7.C.3b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch insecure \|8.2.1b\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering arm connected to steering box \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Braking system leaking n/s rear cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
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 front leaf spring mount \|3 spots\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Semaphore indicator switch faulty \|1.4.C.1c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Ball joint ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Front Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1970

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