MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle body and chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Chassis,floor,inner and outer sills have corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front brake discs corroded
nearside front floor and inner sill undersealed heavily unable to fully inspect
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs corroded
nearside front floor and inner sill undersealed heavily unable to fully inspect
both front floor pans corroded and repaired from inside
both front swivel hubs small leak
drivers and passengers seat belt slightliy frayed
drivers brake disc corroded
engine oil leak
many chassis and body repairs made and heaviliy undersealed
nearside rear hub loose and small leak
side repeaters dull both
unable to fully inspect welding due to seam / underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front floor pans corroded and repaired from inside
both front swivel hubs small leak
drivers and passengers seat belt slightliy frayed
drivers brake disc corroded
engine oil leak
many chassis and body repairs made and heaviliy undersealed
nearside rear hub loose and small leak
side repeaters dull both
brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
corrosion to areas outside of prescribed area, most of the chassis has thick coating of underseal and seam sealer.
engine oil leak
exhaust has slight blow
front brake discs wearing
fuel injectors damp, no signs of leaking
gearbox, transfer box, diffs oil leak
power steering pipes wet, no signs of leaking
unable to fully inspect standards of previous welding due to seam and underseal and some being welded from inside of cab
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
corrosion to areas outside of prescribed area, most of the chassis has thick coating of underseal and seam sealer.
engine oil leak
exhaust has slight blow
front brake discs wearing
fuel injectors damp, no signs of leaking
gearbox, transfer box, diffs oil leak
power steering pipes wet, no signs of leaking
unable to fully inspect standards of previous welding due to seam and underseal and some being welded from inside of cab
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
cant see internal repairs to floor
cant see welding due to underseal
general corrosion to chassis body etc
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
cant see internal repairs to floor
cant see welding due to underseal
general corrosion to chassis body etc
Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Propshaft component defective
bonnet in-secure
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D840 VCP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 D840 VCP, 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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D840 VCP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1986.
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