MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
ALL FOUR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED
ALL WELDING REPAIRS POOR AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED
EXHAUST AT REAR OF CAR RUNS CLOSE TO CHASSIS LEG
FRONT BRAKE JUDDER (BOTH)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHS DETERATING
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHS DETERATED
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORODED
NEARSIDE FRONT SPHERE LEAKING OIL
OFF ROAD TYRES FITTED
OFFSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMEING WHITE
PLAY IN STEERING BOX
REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERATING
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT MAINFOLED TO EXHAUST PIPE
UPRATTED SUSPENSION FITTED
WELDING REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED/SEAMSEALED
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
ALL FOUR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED
ALL WELDING REPAIRS POOR AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED
EXHAUST AT REAR OF CAR RUNS CLOSE TO CHASSIS LEG
FRONT BRAKE JUDDER (BOTH)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHS DETERATING
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHS DETERATED
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORODED
NEARSIDE FRONT SPHERE LEAKING OIL
OFF ROAD TYRES FITTED
OFFSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMEING WHITE
PLAY IN STEERING BOX
REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERATING
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT MAINFOLED TO EXHAUST PIPE
UPRATTED SUSPENSION FITTED
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ALL TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED
ALL WELDING REPAIR ON REAR CROSS MEMBER HEAVILY SEAM SEALED/UNDERSEALED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED
DESIEL KNOCK
EXHAUST RUNS CLOSE TO CHASSWIS
FRONT BRAKE JUDDER (BOTH)
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT SPHERE LEAKING OIL
NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERATING
NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM REAR REAR BUSH DETREATED
OFFROAD TYRES FITTED
OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSHS DETERATING
OFFSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMIG WHITE
OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM REAR REAR BUSH DETREATED
PLAY IN STEERING BOX
POOR WELDING REPAIR TO REAR CROSS MEMBER
REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERATEING
UPRATED SUSPENSION FITTED
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D130 ELL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 D130 ELL, 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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What year was D130 ELL registered?
D130 ELL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1987.
Is D130 ELL safe to buy?
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