MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front hub bolt broken
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front hub bolt broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front halfshaft bolt broken
VIN plate insecure
Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Y arm mount bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front halfshaft bolt broken
VIN plate insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
o/s front bump stop missing.
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
o/s front bump stop missing.
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
centre rear seat belt not fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear door step insecure
offside rear hub contaminated
steering box leaking
vacuum pipes split
see previous advisory notice
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
many areas corroding some deterioration to suspension etc steering rather stiff brake spongey nearside mirror damaged brake rubber worn clutch missing trim loose steps loose steering box damp
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D161 YGX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 D161 YGX, 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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D161 YGX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1987.
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