MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (d) (i))
REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING
FRONT DIFF BEARING EXCESS PLAY
TRANSMISSION FAULTS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
as before
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
advise battery box corroded
battery insecure
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Lower Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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D544 RJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D544 RJX, 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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D544 RJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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