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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER SERIESs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:58.97%
(The average a diesel LAND ROVER SERIES year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:195 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively6
Registration plate lamp issues5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Registration plate issues4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear 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|2
Rear brake binding2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|2
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member by spring hanger mount point |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis cross member o/s,, nr spring hanger mount point |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member by shock absorber mount point |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member, by spring hanger mount point |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|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
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering box deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange |2.4.G.4c|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|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
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Rear reflector missing both |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several places |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body mounts 2 places |6.1.B.2|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings two places |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings two places |6.1.B.2|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear |2.7.4|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering box fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view off side wiper not covering view aera |8.2.1c|1
Front Brake vacuum build up too slow brake servo inoperitive |3.3.E.6|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure near side door mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Horn not working horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower steering column coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake servo vacume hose loose on on vacume pump |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle power steering pipe insecure & fouling on pump pully |2.3.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped nearside rear brake pipe insecure |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe loose on manifold & leaking gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear chassis has corrosion within 30cm of tow bracket |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side rear chassis member has corrosion within 30 cm of tow bracket |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 |6.1.6 |i| |i||1
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 |6.1.6 |i| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Power steering pump leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Brake servo inoperative |1.1.10 |a| |ii||1

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