MOT Status
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234,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FOG SWITCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FOG SWITCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FOG SWITCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Mist of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil around the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FOG SWITCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Mist of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil around the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FOG SWITCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SMALL CUT NOT SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DRIVERS SEAT WORN
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEALK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
IN CAR FOG LAMP SWITCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS A CUT AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AND DIFF HAS OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER FLOOR CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm excess movement (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing track rod end split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DRIVERS SEAT WORN
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEALK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
IN CAR FOG LAMP SWITCH FAULTY
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS A CUT AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AND DIFF HAS OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch inoperative. (8.4.2) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking oil. (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both of the front suspension fulcrums have free movement.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
offside rear tyre running flat
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
advise floor corrosion
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
advise floor corrosion in general
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D45 LNY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 D45 LNY, 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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D45 LNY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1986.
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