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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle
Exhaust noisy beautiful snorty note (8.1.1 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres, tread worn slightly uneven, and on inner edges,,, tread depths ok (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
non-std engine and exhaust system fitted,,
vehicle is in "Excellent|" condition for age
Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft, front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft, rear uj slightly loose in yoke,, recommend check (6.1.7 (c) (i))
non-std engine fitted,,, mercedes 3000cc 1996
o/s and n/s rear tyres, tread worn uneven,,, recommend replace
o/s number plate light dim
o/s/f tyre, tread worn slightly uneven
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Side repeater missing o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft, front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft, rear uj slightly loose in yoke,, recommend check (6.1.7 (c) (i))
non-std engine fitted,,, mercedes 3000cc 1996
o/s and n/s rear tyres, tread worn uneven,,, recommend replace
o/s number plate light dim
o/s/f tyre, tread worn slightly uneven
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Central Front seatbelt not fitted
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door has no check strap
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively on main shaft, slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
engine cutting out
non standard engine fitted
steering heavy
Central seat belt not fitted
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front worn slightly uneven
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front door check strap missing
Offside Front seat condition deteriorated
Offside Front tyre worn uneven, recommend replace
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
battery light glowing
indicator stalk deteriorated
oil contamination under vehicle
oversized wheels fitted to vehicle
reverse lights not working
Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near tow ball (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Towbar attachment insecure tow ball (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Central seat belt not fitted
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed difficult to close (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted, recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front worn slightly uneven
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play recommend attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front door check strap missing
Offside Front seat condition deteriorated
Offside Front tyre worn uneven, recommend replace
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads, recommend check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively recommend attention (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
battery light glowing
indicator stalk deteriorated
oil contamination under vehicle
oversized wheels fitted to vehicle
reverse lights not working
Central Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft. rear uj slight wear/play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all road wheels/tyres,, slightly protuding wheel arches
clutch pedal rubber missing
indicator switch slightly deteriorated
modified exhaust system fitted,,
n/s/f swivel hub oil seal weeping slightly
non-std engine fitted,,,
o/s and n/s mirror glasses cracked
o/s/f wing panel, damaged
rear fog light switch slightly deteriorated
suspenison height has been raised,, for the MUDDY Bottom experience
Brake hose slightly chafed o/s and n/s front hoses rubbing on coil springs,, on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s and n/s mirror glasses cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
advance foot brake pedal travel
advance handbrak lever travel,, recommend attention
all road wheels.,, slightly potruding wheel archs
bolt missing from exhaust front mounting to gearbox
clutch pedal rubber missing
drive belt slightly noisy on start up
drivers door card insecure
drivers seat cushions deteriorated
exhaust emissions slighty smokey
indicator/horn/dip switch deteriorated,, recommend replace
n/s/f swivel hub seal,, weeping slightly
n/s/r shock absorber casing deteriorated
o/s/f wing panel dented
reverse light not working
suspension has been raised,,, probably for MUDDY BOTTOM
Brake inadequately mounted parking brake mechanism ,, insecure on gearbox,, clevis pin rubbing gearbox (1.1.21 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low kick up wrong side o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front pan hard rod bushes worn o/s,, bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly chafed o/s and n/s front hoses rubbing on coil springs,, on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s and n/s mirror glasses cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
advance foot brake pedal travel
advance handbrak lever travel,, recommend attention
all road wheels.,, slightly potruding wheel archs
bolt missing from exhaust front mounting to gearbox
clutch pedal rubber missing
drive belt slightly noisy on start up
drivers door card insecure
drivers seat cushions deteriorated
exhaust emissions slighty smokey
indicator/horn/dip switch deteriorated,, recommend replace
n/s/f swivel hub seal,, weeping slightly
n/s/r shock absorber casing deteriorated
o/s/f wing panel dented
reverse light not working
suspension has been raised,,, probably for MUDDY BOTTOM
Front brake pads approx 3mm and discs wearing
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside and nearside mirror glass small cracks
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s door mirror glasses slightly cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise, n/s wiper has limited travel
advise. advance footbrake pedal travel
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)
minor oil leak
o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)
steering damper bushes worn,, recommend replace
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking o/s/f brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
advise, n/s wiper has limited travel
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s door mirror glasses slightly cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)
minor oil leak
o/s and n/s headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)
steering damper bushes worn,, recommend replace
rear prop shaft, sliding joint splines worn too excess
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise condition of offside front wing repeater
advise footbrake pedal travel
headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished
nearside front wiper rubber perished,, recommend replace
number plate lamp slightly deteriorated
offside rear tyre under inflated,, recommend check
steering damper bushes deteriorated, damper slightly loose,, recommend attention ASAP
steering wheel out of alighn
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise condition of offside front wing repeater
nearside front wiper rubber perished,, recommend replace
number plate lamp slightly deteriorated
steering damper bushes deteriorated, damper slightly loose,, recommend attention ASAP
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
offside front hub slightly damp
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
offside front hub slightly damp
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D64 BDL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 D64 BDL, 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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D64 BDL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1986.
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