MOT Status
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171,583 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
exhaust fouling rear cross member
Rear brakes would benefit from service and manual adjustment.
Washers weak
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
no interior mirror fitted
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsr chassis corroding at trailing arm mount
os panhard rod bush/bolt worn but not considered excessive
osr brake pipe into hose corroding
park brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D859 DPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 D859 DPG, 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 D859 DPG registered?
D859 DPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D859 DPG safe to buy?
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