MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding seized on (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty
slight bad earth on both rear position lamps
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
major engine oil leak(oil level just abouve minimum)
throttle sticking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
offside rear wheel and brake drum wet possible brake fluid leak advise further inspection
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
offside rear wheel and brake drum wet possible brake fluid leak advise further inspection
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside rear brake drum and wheel wet with fluid, possible wheel cylinder blown
wiper blades in poor condition
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear inner wheel covered in fluid possible blown wheel cylinder brake performance ok
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear inner wheel covered in fluid possible blown wheel cylinder brake performance ok
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front number plate in poor condition.
main & rear steel brake pipes rusty in places advise attention.
o/s rear brake back plate appears damp with oil advise further inspection.
slight wear in o/s drop arm ball joint.
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/f bulk head corroded
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D809 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 D809 DWP, 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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D809 DWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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