MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard switch needs renewing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Hazard switch needs renewing
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside mirror glass damaged
NEAR SIDE REAR AXLE WISHBONE BUSH BOLT NOT TIGHT.
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
SOME PLAY/LOST MOTION AT STEERING WHEEL.
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
NEAR SIDE REAR AXLE WISHBONE BUSH BOLT NOT TIGHT.
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
SOME PLAY/LOST MOTION AT STEERING WHEEL.
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D739 HWS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 D739 HWS, 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 D739 HWS registered?
D739 HWS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1986.
Is D739 HWS safe to buy?
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