MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencer (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all front and rear (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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))
Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazards not working with ignition switch in the off position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear propshaft ujs worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front and rear propshaft ujs worn
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D881 GAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc 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 D881 GAV, 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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D881 GAV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1986.
Is D881 GAV safe to buy?
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