MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front bump stops missing
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear cross member corroded
exhaust deteriorating
slight leak steering damper
Rear cross member corroding
chassis corroding
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub slight leak
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper ball joint on rear axle slight play
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases numerous holes (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub oil seal slight leak
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play rear axle top balljoint
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play rear axle top balljoint
cracking on o/sf tyre
front bump stops missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
cracking on o/sf tyre
front bump stops missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/sf tyre wall cracking
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/sf tyre wall cracking
o/sf tyre cracking
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
o/sf tyre cracking
o/sf tyre wall cracking
o/sr outrigger corroded
rear coil springs mountings corroded
slight play rear axle balljoint
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/sf tyre wall cracking
o/sr outrigger corroded
rear coil springs mountings corroded
slight play rear axle balljoint
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front bump stops missing
n/s centre outrigger corroded small holes
n/sf body at door hinge corroding
n/sf body mounting small hole
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front bump stops missing
n/s centre outrigger corroded small holes
n/sf body at door hinge corroding
n/sf body mounting small hole
fan belt loose
front bump stops missing
n/sr crossmember corroded holes outside towbar area
n/sr outrigger corroded holes
o/sf outrigger corroded holes
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
fan belt loose
front bump stops missing
n/sr crossmember corroded holes outside towbar area
n/sr outrigger corroded holes
o/sf outrigger corroded holes
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front bump stops missing
o/sf outrigger badly corroded
rear shocker covers corroded
rear shocker washers corroded badly
rear tyres cracking
spare tyre side wall split
wheels corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front bump stops missing
o/sf outrigger badly corroded
rear shocker covers corroded
rear shocker washers corroded badly
rear tyres cracking
spare tyre side wall split
wheels corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s front drop arm ball joint has slight play o/s chassis corroding/small holes
rear tyres/ walls cracking
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear tyre walls cracking
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
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)
o/s body mounting corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
cracking on rear tyres
front bump stops missing
o/sr crossmember corroding
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cracking on rear tyres
front bump stops missing
o/sr crossmember corroding
rear tyre walls cracking
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D615 FMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 D615 FMS, 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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D615 FMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.
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