MOT Failure! Fixing the Defender TD5 Drop Arm / Pitman Arm Steering Issue

MOT failure — every Defender owner’s nightmare!

No fancy restorations or rebuilds here — just honest, day-to-day preservation of a classic Land Rover.

In thisI show how I diagnosed and repaired a Land Rover Defender TD5 MOT fail caused by a drop arm / Pitman arm steering issue. It’s a simple job if you know what to look for, but it can cause serious problems if left unchecked.

🧰 In this video you’ll see:

How I identified play in the steering system
Step-by-step drop arm (Pitman arm) replacement
A few mistakes to avoid when tightening or aligning the new arm

This channel’s all about Preservation, Not Renovation — keeping my 2003 Defender TD5 running strong, without the big-budget rebuilds.

💬 Question for you: Have you ever failed an MOT because of a steering issue? Tell me what happened below 👇

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