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Nearside Front bump stop missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded & slight weep (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general corrosion - very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
reverse light damaged
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak advise inspection
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded & slight weep (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis general corrosion - very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
evidence of oil leak around rear wheels
reverse light damaged
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear out rigger / body mounting holed & corroded advise early repair
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear hub seal leaking - advise early inspection / repair
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general chassis corroding
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear body mounting / fixing holed & corroded but still secure advise very early repair
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear brake back plate damp / stain suspect hub oil seal advise inspection
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
rear chassis corroding
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear body mounting / fixing holed & corroded but still secure advise very early repair
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear brake back plate damp / stain suspect hub oil seal advise inspection
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
rear chassis corroding
signs of leak from o/s/r brake back plate advise early inspection
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt for most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box & pipe (6.1.2 (a))
signs of leak from o/s/r brake back plate advise early inspection
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre nailed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play damper (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre nailed
general underbody corrosion
marks to windscreen
n/s/f tyre perished with age
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r shock absorber outer casing poor & slight weep
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative cable broken (7.8 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
general underbody corrosion
marks to windscreen
n/s/f tyre perished with age
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r shock absorber outer casing poor & slight weep
oil leaks
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front bulkhead corroded
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front body has corrosion
Nearside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear hub leaking fluid
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front body has corrosion
Nearside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear hub leaking fluid
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear chassie has corrosion
rear body has corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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 Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
battery tray badly corroded
corrosion in the f/o/s out rigger
corrosion in the rear chassis legs
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure
battery tray corroded
front floor pans corroded
front prop uj worn
r/o/s axle leaking oil
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
battery tray corroded
front floor pans corroded
front prop uj worn
r/o/s axle leaking oil
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
f/n/s floor pan corroded
front prop shaft, rear joint bolts loose
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
f/n/s floor pan corroded
front prop shaft, rear joint bolts loose
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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D627 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 D627 ACJ, 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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D627 ACJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1986.
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