MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bulkhead corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bulkhead corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outriigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
outer sills corroded
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Floor not fully secure Rear floor support corroded/snapped (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper support bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Mud flap fixings corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole on door pillar near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper support has become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Floor not fully secure Rear floor support corroded/snapped (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper support bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Mud flap fixings corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole on door pillar near door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper support has become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chssis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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D848 MKL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 D848 MKL, 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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D848 MKL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1986.
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