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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust resting on chassis
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre 11 years old
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust resting on chassis
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre 11 years old
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust front section resting on chassis
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre is 10 years old
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust front section resting on chassis
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre is 10 years old
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front outriggers corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at mounting to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at mounting to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at mounting to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chassis corroded
light switch worn
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front outriggers corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at mounting to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at mounting to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at mounting to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chassis corroded
light switch worn
Central Rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brace bar on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front out riggers slightly corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brace bar on axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front out riggers slightly corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear chassis and cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear chassis and cross member corroded
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Internal return on rear crossmember corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Internal return on rear crossmember corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front hub oil seals slightly weeping
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper door hinge slight play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis welded and corroded in places
all tyres slight cracking in tread
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front hub oil seals slightly weeping
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper door hinge slight play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis welded and corroded in places
all tyres slight cracking in tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering drop arm ball joint has slight play
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering drop arm ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front swivels leaking, bulk head corroded nearside and rusty offside by brake servo
front universal joint worn
rear axle top ball joint has slight wear plus dust cover cracking
Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis front axle rubbing on steering box support rod bolt (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front swivels leaking, bulk head corroded nearside and rusty offside by brake servo
front universal joint worn
rear axle top ball joint has slight wear plus dust cover cracking
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front tractor seals leaking slightly
front propshaft both u/j slightly worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tractor seals leaking slightly
slight leak from steering box
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tractor seals leaking slightly
slight leak from steering box
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded
both tractor housing seals leaking oil but not contaminating the brake discs
nearside rear chassis(in front of wheel) has slight corrosion within 30cm of the body mountings
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded
both tractor housing seals leaking oil but not contaminating the brake discs
nearside rear chassis(in front of wheel) has slight corrosion within 30cm of the body mountings
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f steering swivel has slight play
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s draglink boot split,power steering box damp,both steering swivels damp
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
power steering box damp,scuttle panel rusty,drag link joint boot split,front swivels damp.
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D204 CRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.
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 D204 CRW, 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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D204 CRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1986.
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