MOT Status
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122,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps not working (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
o/s rear shock lower bush in poor condition
oil leak to n/s rear hub
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
o/s rear shock lower bush in poor condition
oil leak to n/s rear hub
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake flexi hoses contaminated with oils
chassis has extensive surface corrosion with flaking in places, not considered excessive
offside front axle locating arm front bush worn/slight play
oil leak/s from engine bay, nearside rear hub and both diffs and swivel housings
pas noisey
rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn
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 tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake flexi hoses contaminated with oils
chassis has extensive surface corrosion with flaking in places, not considered excessive
offside front axle locating arm front bush worn/slight play
oil leak/s from engine bay, nearside rear hub and both diffs and swivel housings
pas noisey
rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
extensive surface corrosion to chassis
offside front radius arm bushes worn
oil leaks from engine/gearbox and diff
pas belt noisey - adjustment recommended
washer aim poor
wear in o/s/f radius arm to axle bushes
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Upper Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wear in o/s/f radius arm to axle bushes
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D73 SNF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 D73 SNF, 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 D73 SNF registered?
D73 SNF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D73 SNF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D73 SNF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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