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Chassis has many previous repairs
Chassis has many previous repairs
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
GENERAL CORROSION TO STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLE IN CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
GENERAL CORROSION TO STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 osf / nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front + rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted x2 (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive front + rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 osf / nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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D312 PWA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 D312 PWA, 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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D312 PWA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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