MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded NearsideFront
Coil spring corroded Offside Front
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear dust caps missing!!!!
N\S\R Indicator not working but high level is
corrosion on rear chassis
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear axle middle mounting (ball joint) slight play
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear axle middle mounting (ball joint) slight play
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
steering box drop arm ball joint boot damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
steering box drop arm ball joint boot damaged
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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D854 VCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 D854 VCK, 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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D854 VCK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.
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