MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
354,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front outer swivel joint gaiters split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front swivel joint gaiters split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front swivel dust covers deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front swivel dust covers deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front swivel dust covers perished
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front swivel dust covers perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front hub dust covers
front shock absorber mounts corroded
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front swivel joint rubber covers split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front swivel joint rubber covers split
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
horn switch not very positive.
tale tale ligt dim
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly n/s low effort (3.7.B.4)
Corrsion near pedal box but not considered structural
Offside hub seal split
Oil leak
nearside front tyre getting low on tread
front brake discs worn
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f seat belt buckle casing broken
n/s/f wiper split
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
all advisory items on test paper 331012477028 are still valid advise
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D8 SBS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 D8 SBS, 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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D8 SBS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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