MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1980

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Pass percent:52.14%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:608 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	26
Registration plate lamp issues	20
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Front brake application uneven	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	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
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Trailing arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Driver`s door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed \|6.2.B.2\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure across rear axle \|1.9.2a\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bolts across rear crossmember \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside Front Chassis Leg Is Holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Hole In Front Chassis Leg By Bumper And Underneath \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Trailer electrical socket insecure \|1.9.3a\|	1
Nearside Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel tank leaking \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Trailing arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|1.2.1 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember 30 cms rear leaf spring \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure seat back \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working side light \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member holed. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed at spring mount. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	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
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush in spring \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear spring bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front outrigers \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Wheel insecure spare insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis between and around spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around and between spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger brace \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member n/s \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member o/s \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Axle beam inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| or their associated mountings locking device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear pannel \|6.1.6 \|i\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened front bracket \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear bracket \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to pedal area \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Rear Service brake lagging in operation \|1.2.1 \|d\|\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint bolts loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Semaphore indicator switch faulty \|1.4.C.1c\|	1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Main beam tell-tale not working when lights are on main beam \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working o/s & n/s \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	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
Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear offside \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Driver`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.5 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Stop lamp(s) not working both rear stop lights inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Steering box fixing bolts ineffective drag link pinch bolt insecure \|2.1.2 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both bottom bushes \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Central Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable bushes worn to excess \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg immediately behind front wheel \|6.1.B.2\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.3.2b\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure \|2.5.C.1c\|	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
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Centre Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Direction indicator not working both front \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside bulkhead \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head by top door hinge holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake operation grabbing severely \|3.7.C.3b\|	1
front brake binding both \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1980

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