MOT Status
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4,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached in cab (1.9.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported both sides and in cab (1.9.2a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column mount / front floor / panel (2.2.C.1h)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
both diffs appear worn
both front cv joints leaking grease
both side steps loose
cab floor requires securing
chassis corroded
exhaust system deteriorated
floors corroded
rear cross member corroded
service brake and parking brake just met requirements
rear prop uj worn
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heavy oil leak
slight freeplay within steering system
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s rear chassis rusty
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s rear chassis rusty
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
keep check on tyre depths
n/s wiper split on end
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D869 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D869 FHT, 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 D869 FHT registered?
D869 FHT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1986.
Is D869 FHT safe to buy?
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