MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,576 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak ?
Gearbox oil leak ?
Slight play in OSF wheel bearing
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Top sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres going out of shape
All tyres worn on edges.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
All tyres worn on edges.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Bulkhead corroded through on both sides outside failable areas.
Oil leaks from engine and transmission.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both front swivel seals leaking.
Bulkhead corroded through on both sides outside failable areas.
Idle speed high.
Oil leaks from engine and transmission.
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear diff seal leaking.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre rear seat belt missing.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front axle oil leak.
gearbox oil leak.
power steering reservoir/pipes leaking.
rear axle oil leak.
rear suspension gas strut operation noisy.
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
front axle oil leak.
gearbox oil leak.
power steering reservoir/pipes leaking.
rear axle oil leak.
rear suspension gas strut operation noisy.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s front and rear + o/s front and rear inner sides of door sills and floor slightly corroded
rear diff oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s front and rear + o/s front and rear inner sides of door sills and floor slightly corroded
rear diff oil leak
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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D530 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 D530 BDU, 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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D530 BDU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1986.
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