MOT Status
ValidMileage
200,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various body sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chassis members and sections have heavily applied protection not allow full insp of various parts
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pedal slightly spongy
Towbar attachment defective supports missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pedal slightly spongy
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery loose
Offside Rear brake binding
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear brake binding
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D198 FDL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 D198 FDL, 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 D198 FDL registered?
D198 FDL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D198 FDL safe to buy?
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