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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub oil leak! (1.1.13 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine breather has no return hose fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking in 3 places (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play upper king pin has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking in 3 places (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
oil leak
Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail sphere/ hub (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail sphere/hub (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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D144 DKS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 D144 DKS, 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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D144 DKS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1987.
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