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186,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front trackrod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front drag link as slight play
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake fluid
exhaust rubber mounts condition
front spring housings rusted
handbrake travel
nearside front ball hub and seal condition
offside front outrigger rusted
rear bump stop chassis rusted
rear suspension lower arm bushs condition
steering box arm joint slight wear
handbrake travel
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
brake fluid
exhaust rubber mounts condition
front spring housings rusted
nearside front ball hub and seal condition
offside front outrigger rusted
rear bump stop chassis rusted
rear suspension lower arm bushs condition
steering box arm joint slight wear
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D22 DJJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 D22 DJJ, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D22 DJJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1989.
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