MOT Status
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139,312 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal and grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play by steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached section missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Prop shaft joint has slight play.
Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Prop shaft joint has slight play.
Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Main beam affected by additional light source.
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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D879 RVX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 D879 RVX, 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 D879 RVX registered?
D879 RVX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.
Is D879 RVX safe to buy?
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