MOT Status
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185,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear wheel bearings slightly worn
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/cross member near upper shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring cup (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear wheel bearings slightly worn
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both wiper blades starting to deteriorate
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both wiper blades starting to deteriorate
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D190 AVJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 D190 AVJ, 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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What year was D190 AVJ registered?
D190 AVJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1986.
Is D190 AVJ safe to buy?
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