MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,855 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre x rail missing
o/s front hub seal leaks
rear seat belts not fitted on this vehicle
Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre x rail missing
o/s front hub seal leaks
rear seat belts not fitted on this vehicle
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)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
body outriggers corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate poor condition
oil leaks o/s hub
slight play in all steering joints.
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D703 FWV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 D703 FWV, 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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What year was D703 FWV registered?
D703 FWV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.
Is D703 FWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for D703 FWV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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