MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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disc poor
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease Swivle axle (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Centre Front Oil leak engine
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted battery box damaged (5.2.6)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front engine oil leak
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advanced corrosion around o/s rear bump stop
o/s rear bump stop missing
poss fuel leak arond injectors
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advanced corrosion around o/s rear bump stop
o/s rear bump stop missing
poss fuel leak arond injectors
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
front discs in danger of being covered in grease fromm suspension joint
gearbox leaking
passenger wiper not working over full sweep
rear diff leaking
several areas corroded
Oil leak
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Drive belts very loose
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
inj blowing or head gasket blowing
nsf and osf grease caps missing
osr bump stop loss
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
all side lamps n/working ign off
ind and wiper swich lose
inj blowing or head gasket blowing
nsf and osf grease caps missing
nsf and osf greese caps missing
osr bump stop insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s/r bump stop insecure
rear differential - front bearing has slight play
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s/r bump stop insecure
rear differential - front bearing has slight play
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A26 DOE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 A26 DOE, 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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What year was A26 DOE registered?
A26 DOE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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