MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both doors slightly deteriorated
both seat belt buckle release buttons stiff to release
clutch and accelerator pedal rubbers worn
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front play in swivel joint
Offside Rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play
rear prop rear UJ has play in joint
vehicle heavily uindersealed
wipers smearing slightly
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
slight play in offside front tractor joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Oil leak
slight play in offside front tractor joint
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All chassis patch welded and undersealed
Powersteering box damp with oil
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
All chassis patch welded and undersealed
Powersteering box damp with oil
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear position and stop lights slightly discoloured
Reverse light inop
Slight free play in steering drop arm splines
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear position and stop lights slightly discoloured
Reverse light inop
Slight free play in steering drop arm splines
Front bulk head corroded both sides
Offside headlamp dirty
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Smoke level high, 2 tests needed
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Engine got hot and matrix hose leaked during emissions
Front bulk head corroded both sides
Offside headlamp dirty
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake discs slightly pitted
Smoke level high, 2 tests needed
Beam images poor
Please gain weight cert for next year
Vehicle very dirty
Both beam images poor
Both mirrors cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside brake light poor
Slight play in both offside wheel bearings
Nearside headlamp slightly loose
Nearside seat belt retract poor
Slight cut in offside front tyre side wall
Slight cut in offside rear tyre tred
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Smoke level high
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
please be advised this vehicle is heavily soiled on underside which as impaired the visual checks.when vehicle is re presented it requires cleaning on underside
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D169 EOU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 D169 EOU, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D169 EOU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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