MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,824 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nsf floor around body fixing badly rusted
rear cross member badly rusted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nsf floor around body fixing badly rusted
rear cross member badly rusted
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
fuel tank filler cap cork sealing washer poor (Advise attention)
rear cross member and rear chasses legs quite corroded (Advise attention)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
fuel tank filler cap cork sealing washer poor (Advise attention)
rear cross member and rear chasses legs quite corroded (Advise attention)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion at ends of both chassis rails,rear crossmember/tow bar deliberately rendered unfit for furthur use.
damage to centre exhaust
horn tempremental,advise renewing
offside wiper loose on spindle
slight fuel leaks around carb area
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
damage to centre exhaust
horn tempremental,advise renewing
offside wiper loose on spindle
slight fuel leaks around carb area
Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
excessive corrosion to offside rear chassis outside of a prescribed area
excessive corrosion to rear floor pan support
front propshaft coupling slightly worn
slight oil seapage from offside front axle oil seal
steering damper bush worn resulting in excessive movement
advise all tyres chaffed
front pads wearing
fuel tank corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D525 UTL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 D525 UTL, 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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D525 UTL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1986.
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