MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
both front turrets starting to corrode
clutch pedal has no anti slip
n/s/f hub seal
rear prop ujs worn
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
both front turrets starting to corrode
clutch pedal has no anti slip
n/s/f hub seal
rear prop ujs worn
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D537 TEV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 D537 TEV, 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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What year was D537 TEV registered?
D537 TEV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1986.
Is D537 TEV safe to buy?
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