MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,163 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion on underside of vehicle
corrosion to floor and chassis
front brake discs badly worn
rear light lens faded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to floor and chassis
front brake discs badly worn
rear light lens fading
Oil leak
corrosion to floor chassis and suspension parts
n/s h/lamp reflector in poor condition
n/s/f b/disc backing plate broken away
oil leak o/s/r hub
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
corrosion to floor chassis and suspension parts
n/s h/lamp reflector in poor condition
n/s/f b/disc backing plate broken away
oil leak o/s/r hub
slight blow centre exhaust joint
slight play in s/box
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to chassis and most suspension parts
wear in s/box
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to chassis and most suspension parts
wear in s/box
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D189 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D189 CTR, 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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D189 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1986.
Is D189 CTR safe to buy?
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