MOT Status
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145,384 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive T/box seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning lamp not lit (4.5.3 (a) (i))
lower steering box oil seal weeping
slight play steering box drop arm ball joint
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear chassis cross-member corroded on outer edges
front number plate slightly deteriorated
steering box output shaft seal weeping slightly
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D162 OTG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D162 OTG, 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 D162 OTG registered?
D162 OTG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 1987.
Is D162 OTG safe to buy?
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