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ExpiredMileage
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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 excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle swivel hub (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top coil spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top coil spring surpport (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front plate not in full view
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front plate not in full view
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight fluid leak from steering box
Vehicle pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection
Front swivel housing slight oil leak both
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Vehicle pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection
slight fluid leak from steering box
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front swivel housing slight oil leak both
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
slight fluid leak from steering box
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front swivel housing slight oil leak both
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
slight fluid leak from steering box
Centre Front Lower Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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D40 TVH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 D40 TVH, 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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D40 TVH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.
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