MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,860 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under of vehicle rusty
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
all tyres are perished ,f/o/s worn to 3mm
exhaust is very rusty
horn is poor in operation
radiator is poor (finning falling out)
underside is rusty in places
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
4x4 vehicle tapley brake
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
all tyres are perished ,f/o/s worn to 3mm
exhaust is very rusty
horn is poor in operation
radiator is poor (finning falling out)
underside is rusty in places
water pump is worn
all tyres are perished
body and chassis are rusty in places
exhaust is very rusty in places
f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm
most bushes are perished
oil leaks noted
springs are rusty
Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
all tyres are perished
body and chassis are rusty in places
exhaust is very rusty in places
f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm
most bushes are perished
oil leaks noted
springs are rusty
Both front hub spheres weeping/leaking oil.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, N/S/F quite heavily. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc shows signs of having run hot.
O/S/F engine mounting heavily perished.
Offside Front tyre has 3mm of tread depth.
Oil leaks noted from the engine and gearbox.
The chassis and some outriggers are corroded.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both front hub spheres weeping/leaking oil.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, N/S/F quite heavily. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc shows signs of having run hot.
O/S/F engine mounting heavily perished.
Offside Front tyre has 3mm of tread depth.
Offside Rear Reversing lamp is flashing when the indicator is switched on. (Showing white light to the read.)
Oil leaks noted from the engine and gearbox.
The chassis and some outriggers are corroded.
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
both front shock absorber mounting are worn esp o/s
exhaust is very rusty
f/o/s tyre is perished
front bumper is very rusty and tapped up
front springs are rusty
light switch is poor in operation
o/s engine mounting is perished
oil leaks
r/n/s door is badly fouling roof rack
side steppes are rusty and bent
underside in generally rusty
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back end of chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back end of chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion in both front floors.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front hub seals leaking.
Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both front hub seals leaking.
Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe loose. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lift in nearside front hub.
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front number plate damaged
seat belts on the near side started to fluff
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)
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D243 YPB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 D243 YPB, 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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D243 YPB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1986.
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