MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,468 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear cross member corroded and getting weak
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear cross member corroded and getting weak
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear cross member corroded and weak
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
exhaust tail pipe missing and exhaust box knocking
rear cross member corroded and weak
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around both hub swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both side step mounts corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive damp around both hub swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both side step mounts corroded
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battery box holed and corroded
fuel pump damp
general underbody and chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
transfer box leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
front prop bolts lose
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A14 WDS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A14 WDS, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A14 WDS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.
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