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134,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Both front swivel seals weeping grease
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front belts on both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Both front swivel seals weeping grease
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front belts on both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking
Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing both seats (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm off steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering damper bush worn
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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7866 R is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7866 R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 7866 R registered?
7866 R is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 2003.
Is 7866 R safe to buy?
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