MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators interacting with each other (4.4.3 (b))
Emissions not tested throttle sticking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel hose insecure filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Lower Body panel insecure under door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at vin location (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached treailing arm , rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure both sides (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box not properly attached nut missing (panhard rod mounting also) (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along top of bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
steering operation extremely heavy (no power steering)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting of track control arm area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f floor pan corroded but not structual area
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f floor pan corroded but not structual area
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front prop universial joint very worn
spare wheel missing and projection from spare wheel nut/bolts
Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front prop universal joint very worn
spare wheel missing and projection from spare wheel nut / bolts
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f floor holed
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight wear on lower steering uj
small cut ns/r tyre inner wall
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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D668 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 D668 DRU, 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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D668 DRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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