MOT Status
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250,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front swivel joints leaking
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front steering arm fouling guide bracket
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear evidence of leak at hub
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front steering arm fouling guide bracket
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear evidence of leak at hub
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
all front hockey stick arm bushes worn
both rear trailing arm front bushes worn
engine oil leak
front screen chipped
n/s/f brake pipe corroded in inner arch
slight play in n/s/f swivel
slight play in rear prop rear uj
rear cross member badly corroded were tow bar bolts
brake pedal rubber worn
hand brake travel high
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake pedal rubber worn
hand brake travel high
Both front axle swivel ball seals leaking
Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/R Brake lens faded slightly
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
O/S/R Brake lens faded slightly
Both front axle swivel ball seals leaking
Brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front propshaft not fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D739 LDB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LDB, 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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D739 LDB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.
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