MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion forming around chassis out riggers /rear trailing arm mounts
corrosion forming around front + rear spring mounts
hand brake travel getting high
n/s mirror cracked
o/s/r tyre cracking/perished
slight oil leaks
underside of vehicle rusty
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion forming around chassis out riggers /rear trailing arm mounts
corrosion forming around front + rear spring mounts
hand brake travel getting high
n/s mirror cracked
o/s/r tyre cracking/perished
slight oil leaks
underside of vehicle rusty
Corrosion forming around chassis out riggers and rear trailing arm mounts
Corrosion forming around front and rear spring mounts
Fuel tank damp
N/s/r shock has slight movement to upper attachment
O/s/f swivel joint damp
O/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas
Rear diff damp
Rear exhaust box rusty
Rear steering arm slightly bent
Underside of vehicle rusty
Corrosion forming around chassis out riggers and rear trailing arm mounts
Corrosion forming around front and rear spring mounts
Fuel tank damp
N/s/r shock has slight movement to upper attachment
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/s/f swivel joint damp
O/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas
Rear diff damp
Rear exhaust box rusty
Rear steering arm slightly bent
Underside of vehicle rusty
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body coroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting brackets (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on rear axle (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near trailing arm mount and upper rear arm (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body coroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting brackets (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on hub (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified cut down and nut not securing (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near upper spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis bracket (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on rear axle (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Oil leak from axle joint ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak engine and gearbox area ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
chassis and entire underbody rusty
rear exhaust coroded
Under size steering wheel fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/center pipe joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area of trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area of trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear chassis (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center/rear cross-member area of fuel tank mounting (2.4.A.3)
Under size steering wheel fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oversize wheels and tyres fitted. Undersize steering wheel fitted. No power steering fitted. Steering VERY heavy and difficult to control.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oversize wheels and tyres fitted. Undersize steering wheel fitted. No power steering fitted. Steering VERY heavy and difficult to control.
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
steering box has slight leak
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
steering box has slight leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering system slightly notchy
tracking bar bent
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tracking bar bent
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advise footbrake travel
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advise footbrake travel
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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A986 RNH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A986 RNH, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A986 RNH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1983.
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