MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside rear door not opening
play to nearside front steering ball
feels as if rear differential locking up - jolts when pulling away
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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D830 WJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D830 WJM, 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 D830 WJM registered?
D830 WJM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1986.
Is D830 WJM safe to buy?
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