MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Axel cross member lose
Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Upper Coolant pipe leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear bump stop missing
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ALL BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
ALL BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D28 VCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 D28 VCN, 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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D28 VCN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.
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