MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,331 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail joint to diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis drain hole corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
chassis covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush/pin in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
chassis covered in underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AT RADIUS ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP LINK (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints showing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in all bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints showing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in all bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outrigger to sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion outrigger to sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bolt loose (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear diff leak
slight blow on exhaust
universal joint to rear axle worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
both front tyres deteriorating on inner walls
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
serious engine oil leak
Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear prop shaft rear flange bolts loose
serious engine oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside front fog lamp has a sharp edge caused by damage
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
nearside rear chassie rusted
nearside rear cross member rusted
Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D417 OFC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 D417 OFC, 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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D417 OFC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1986.
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