MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,810 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
frontdisc pads half worn
general corrision on chassis and front and rear suspension
handbrake travel getting high
rear number plate slightly deterioated
Gearbox crossmember holed by corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
bottom of both outriggers at rear of front radius arms corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
bolt missing from front prop
bottom of both outriggers at rear of front radius arms corroded
gearbox crossmember holed by corrosion and missing bolts
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D442 JWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 D442 JWR, 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 D442 JWR registered?
D442 JWR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1986.
Is D442 JWR safe to buy?
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