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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558  
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anywhere
unless you want to take it to somebody who knows land rover then a lr garage or indy pass rate and test should be the same |
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11th May 2014 4:06pm |
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| johnnyd Member Since: 13 Apr 2013 Location: Chippenham Posts: 1006  
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blimey that was quick
Many thanks JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW |
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11th May 2014 4:12pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20376
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I take mine to Ford, to my mind if you go to a specialist your more likely to failed as they'll know many specific points to look for issues.
Whether that's good or bad is something to consider though. But that's what I do and had straight passes every time. Priced at £40 too. |
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11th May 2014 4:18pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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just out of interest
there is a few changes being made , vosa are merging with someone else or just changing name to make dvsa testers smart cards are going (the id card they use to log on to do your mot) the vts system is going (the computer they use to put your details in) they going over to normal online system (vts was still on dial up old style system , they said broadband was not secure enough before ! ) I think not sure you maybe able to book online as well soon none of it makes the actual test different |
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11th May 2014 4:36pm |
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| martinfiattech Member Since: 13 Nov 2013 Location: leicester Posts: 422
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Any testing station can do it, just remind them it`s permanent four wheel drive.
Transmission braked for brake test, You may have to show the tester how to use the transfer box lever, remind them the hand brake with transmission brake only needs to hit 16 % to pass. Locking up is not required. If they go a bit errmmm they can do a tapley test on it by driving it down the road. I use this test my self if there is any doubt in my mind to 4 wheel drive selection, a lot less trouble than a smashed gearbox, and vosa getting informed. We are a green testing station and I for one want to keep it that way, Already watched one defender come out of a set of brake rollers under test could have been nasty, luckily no one was hurt, and nothing damaged. Excuse the spelling I`am better with spanners and wires. |
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11th May 2014 4:45pm |
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| johnnyd Member Since: 13 Apr 2013 Location: Chippenham Posts: 1006
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hmmm so i rang my usual garage up and said do you do Defender MOT's they are a bit different, and he said as long as it will fit on his ramp he can do it, there is nothing different about defender (4x4) MOT's
Should that alarm me ? JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW |
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16th May 2014 7:50am |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1722
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Well he's right. I dont understand why you'd be alarmed?
Anywhere can do an MOT on one its no more specialist than any other vehicle on the road  Defender puma dormobile camper |
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16th May 2014 8:05am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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^^^apart from permanent 4 wheel drive and transmission brake as mentioned above.
If they think the car is the same as any other, that might be something to check. I take mine to the local indie, but it's also the closest... 
Cheers Simon Edit: sorry I might just have missed the irony in the previous post  |
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16th May 2014 8:12am |
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| johnnyd Member Since: 13 Apr 2013 Location: Chippenham Posts: 1006
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YEY .....Passed MOT, he failed it initially as he said the ABS light wouldn't extinguish, but I then said to him I don't think it goes off until you drive off, which i proved to him, so he passed it then a bit reluctantly.......is it normal for it to not go off when stationary ?
JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW |
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20th May 2014 4:10pm |
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| redhandluke Member Since: 02 Jun 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 243 
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Yes, Goes of after you've travelled 20 0r 30 feet, sorry 8-10 metres
Steve |
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20th May 2014 4:23pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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All you need to know about TC & ABS......
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic22863.html?highlight=8mph If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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20th May 2014 4:27pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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mot bay had a easy day today , highest mileage in today 543 , lowest 134miles
that's 534miles not k not thousand , just 543miles and 134miles total miles , not miles since last test Last edited by munch90 on 20th May 2014 8:18pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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20th May 2014 5:58pm |
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| martinfiattech Member Since: 13 Nov 2013 Location: leicester Posts: 422
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jonnnyd,
If the tester you used had any nouse he could have checked the abs sequence via the vts device or the mot method of inspection sheet. I think it`s the vt 40 ( do it every day should really make a note of the sheet reference numbers ) This is printed out by the vts computer If that fails, all testing stations have warning light charts to check the vehicle by, I think its the law I know we have them he can always ring the vosa testing helpline. There is always the vosa mantra if in doubt pass and advise. Excuse the spelling I`am better with spanners and wires. |
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20th May 2014 8:13pm |
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