MOT Status
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161,162 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front axle bracket corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front axle bracket corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front axle brackets corroded
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
engine covers fitted
engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL...APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
VEHICLE FITTED WITH REAR TOW BAR
VEHICLE TESTED IN COLD CONDITIONS
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs corroded and pitted
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D227 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 D227 DCK, 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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D227 DCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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