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82,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With hazards,possible poor earths. (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/rod bush at axle end worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box weeping slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/rod bush at axle end worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With hazards,possible poor earths. (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/rod bush at axle end worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box weeping slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm/rod bush at axle end worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bearing noise and engine noise at idle
emissions close to maximum
wiper blades starting to split
slight steering fluid leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight steering fluid leak
Welding repairs to chassis
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D253 MBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D253 MBA, 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 D253 MBA registered?
D253 MBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.
Is D253 MBA safe to buy?
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