MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1988

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Pass percent:56.07%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:5,598 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	408
Brake pipe excessively corroded	315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	307
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	270
Registration plate lamp issues	255
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	173
Registration plate issues	161
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	119
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	102
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	100
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	82
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	80
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	77
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	67
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	67
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	66
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	64
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	62
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	54
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	53
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	52
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	51
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	49
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	48
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	48
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	47
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	43
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	43
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	43
Rear brake binding	43
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	39
Rear brake application uneven	39
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	39
Windscreen washer not working	36
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	35
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	34
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	30
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	29
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	29
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	28
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	28
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	27
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	26
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	26
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	26
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	26
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	25
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	25
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	23
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	22
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	21
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	21
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	21
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	21
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	21
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	20
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	20
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	20
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	20
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	18
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	18
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	17
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	17
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	17
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	17
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	15
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	15
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	14
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	14
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	14
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Windscreen has damage	14
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	14
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	13
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	13
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	13
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	12
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	11
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	10
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	9
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	8
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	8

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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1988

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