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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Intermediate drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of HARD corrosion
- Suspension shocks/dampers corroding (all)
Coil spring corroded - All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front - Steering bump damper bushes perishing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Shock/damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper - Door A pillar corroded - perforated excessively
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Shock/damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - Parking (1.2.1 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Direction indicator not working - All emitted lights are stationary (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of HARD corrosion
- Suspension shocks/dampers corroding (all)
Coil spring corroded - All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front - Steering bump damper bushes perishing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Shock/damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper - Door A pillar corroded - perforated excessively
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Shock/damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - Parking (1.2.1 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested Park brake binding on (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
General chassis and component corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced a frame mount point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering damper bush deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering damper bush deteriorated
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - A-arm/Axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired - Outer chassis arm (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of hard corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective - Deteriorating chromed layer within lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Forward bush on radial arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure - Fender (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective - Deteriorating chromed layer within lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper - Body structure corroded but not affecting the rigidity yet. Attention advised (outer body/lower screen )
Oil leak, but not excessive - Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Direction indicator not working All- hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury NS & OS floor panels corroded to excess (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
soiled undercarriage impeding inspection to subscribed areas
Central Chassis, suspension and braking components have varied stages of corrosion
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Lower Soiled (earth/terra) undercarriage impairing inspection to subscribed areas
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Lower Fuel tank support strap corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drivers seat base foam/.padding and covering torn/ripped base structure showing
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Differential Has Lift In Flange
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outrigger Corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outrigger/Fuel Tank Support Corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Propshaft Fitted Incorrectly (Wrong Way Around)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
All direction indicators not working Indicators Stop Flashing After A Few Seconds (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Differential Has Lift In Flange
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outrigger Corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outrigger/Fuel Tank Support Corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Propshaft Fitted Incorrectly (Wrong Way Around)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front floor corroded
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak
transfer box oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear prop loose
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak
transfer box oil leak
Body mounts lightly corroded
General corrosion along chassis members
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
adsvise offside washer jet not operating quite right
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tow Bar Removed At Time Of Test
Adjustable towbar bracket excessively worn (6.6.5b)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D466 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 D466 EHY, 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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D466 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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