MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,793 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
both rear tyres slightly perished offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit
exhaust system deteriorating and has blow of gases
nearside door mirror missing
slight leak around steering box
under vehicle rusty in places
Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
both rear tyres slightly perished
slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
steering box has slight seepage from seal
under vehicle rusty in places
Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
both rear tyres slightly perished
slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
steering box has slight seepage from seal
under vehicle rusty in places
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system detereiorating
nearside door mirror missing
steering box has very slight leak
under chassis rusty
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system detereiorating
nearside door mirror missing
steering box has very slight leak
under chassis rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear chassis rusty
slight dampness around rear and front hubs
slight dampness around steering box
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight dampness around offside front hub
slight dampness around offside rear hub
under vehicle rusty in places
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight dampness around offside front hub
slight dampness around offside rear hub
under vehicle rusty in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rusty in places
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
dampness around front hubs
rusty in places
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
dampness around offside front hub
rusty in places
slight play in steering box
slight play in steering damper bush
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D472 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D472 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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D472 EHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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