MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front and rear suspension modified by rasing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
brake lines modified
front and rear suspension modified by rasing
indacators slow to operate
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
transmission brake disc corroded
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short under bonnet areas (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded/not affecting brake operation
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
bulkhead corroded/out of testable arear
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
bulkhead corroded/out of testable arear
All brake discs are rusty.
Chassis poor condition heavely welded.
Exhaust is very rusty,
Front coil spring are rusty,
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All brake discs are rusty.
Chassis poor condition heavely welded.
Exhaust is very rusty,
Front coil spring are rusty,
exhaust rusty
front coil springs rusty
underside rusty
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
front coil springs rusty
underside rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrotion to o/s and n/s front balkhead
exhaust rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrotion to o/s and n/s front balkhead
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
corrosion to nearside front floor
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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D158 VRM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 D158 VRM, 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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D158 VRM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1987.
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