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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipe kinked on union
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake pipe routed wrong
Nearside Front hub seal weeping
vehicle undersealed
Front hub seals weeping
vehicle undersealed
Brake fluid warning lamp defective not working (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported main front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to offside chassis rail at outrigger mounting
engine mountings derteriorated
reverse lamp missing
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision tec screws used for fixings (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision tec screws used for fixings (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to offside front chassis at outrigger mount
engine mountings deteriorated
offside mirror head slightly insecure
park brake effort 19%
reverse lamp missing
wiper linkage worn
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Electrical wiring insecure loom has been disconnected so no lights working (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no exhaust fitted (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear propshaft missing
Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate flashing with indicators (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Steering component cracked and unserviceable steering wheel (2.2.C.1d)
Steering damper inappropriately modified bolt missing (2.2.C.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Oil leak diff seal ()
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Oil leak diff seal ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable bolt missing (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front shock absorbers fouling axle at the bottom mounting
welding repairs to chassis
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front shock absorbers fouling axle at the bottom mounting
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Bolt missing from n/s front drive flange.
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Propshaft component defective
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Bolt missing from n/s front drive flange.
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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D423 BSH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D423 BSH, 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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D423 BSH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1986.
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