MOT Status
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194,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil leaks visible
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking inside tread area but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front suspension cspanner bushs worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D203 GVC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 D203 GVC, 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 D203 GVC registered?
D203 GVC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D203 GVC safe to buy?
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