MOT Status
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104,169 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise chassis is generaly corroded including rear crossmember
strongly advise new chassis
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting corroded excessively near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear footbrake effort low
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise chassis is generaly corroded including rear crossmember
advise chassis is generaly corroded including rear crossmember
advise chassis generaly corroded in many places
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise chassis corroded in many places including rear crossmember
advise fuel filter and pipes corroded
advise power steering drive belt loose
advise rear brakes noisey
advise steering damper loose
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in many places generaly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
headlamp dipp switch faulty
power steering drive belt loose
rear step corroded
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
headlamp dipp switch faulty
power steering drive belt loose
rear step corroded
Nearside Rear body mounting corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion advise vehicle is generaly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise vehicle generaly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise vehicle generaly corroded
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door pillar area (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door pillar area (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure Side lights go out if switch only lightly touched (1.1.A.1)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight oil leak also (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
general corrosion
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users light guard (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general corrosion
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F has slight play in hub sphere bearings
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F has slight play in hub sphere bearings
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
steering damper bush worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
dammpmess seen steering box area
front brake discs slightly pitted
steering column centre joint bush worn
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear bump stops missing
exhaust manifold cracked and starting to leak
n/s/f wheel rim does not match the rest
number plate light very dirty
oil leaks from engine
poor beam pattern on both head lamps
slight play in rear axle ball joint
slight play in rear radious arm bushes
steering box starting to leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D105 MKR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 D105 MKR, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D105 MKR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1987.
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