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137,382 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front axle mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear axle mounts corroded
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
both front screen pillars and o/s/f lower cab panel
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Reverse light n/w
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak from front (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Reverse light n/w
Offside Wiper blade is split
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust front pipe getting thin
Rear axle brake pipe nuts are rusting away
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
O/s/f floor pan corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front trailing arm rear bushes cracking
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front trailing arm rear bushes cracking
centre exhaust mount broken
both no-plates deteriorating
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
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)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
both front tyre treads low on edges
both no-plates deteriorating
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
rear no-plate fading
rear tail pipe slightly loose at joint
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear no-plate fading
rear tail pipe slightly loose at joint
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D401 AGV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 D401 AGV, 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 D401 AGV registered?
D401 AGV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1986.
Is D401 AGV safe to buy?
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