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Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
surface corrosion through out underneath
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
surface corrosion through out underneath
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel tank guard corroded
lower chassis support bar corroded
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel tank guard corroded
lower chassis support bar corroded
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear side light goes out (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure lens (4.1.1 (c))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hose (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
fuel tank guard corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
fuel tank guard corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak ()
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Oil leak ()
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.
Nearside Front hub has slight play/wear
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside door check strap broken
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres beginning to perish/crack
exhaust is in contact with crossmember
wiper blades deteriorated/split
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front hub has slight play/wear
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside door check strap broken
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres beginning to perish/crack
exhaust is in contact with crossmember
wiper blades deteriorated/split
Nearside Front bump stop not fitted
slight corrosion on chassis surport tube
hand brake drum loose on flange oil leaking out
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front bump stop not fitted
slight corrosion on chassis surport tube
hand brake drum loose on flange oil leaking out
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight oil leak from off side rear hub
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center crossmember slightly corroed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center crossmember slightly corroed
mian beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
front brake judder offside/nearside.
front no plate cracked/damaged.
offside rear tyre soon tread worn low.
windscreen damage centre/nearside. wiper blades worn.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
front brake judder offside/nearside.
front no plate cracked/damaged.
offside rear tyre soon tread worn low.
windscreen damage centre/nearside. wiper blades worn.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing 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 Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear propshaft not fitted at time of test.
100 spots of corrosion see block plan
corrosion in nsr & osr chassis
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
oil leak
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D148 PEJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D148 PEJ, 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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D148 PEJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1987.
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