MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,619 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight movement in steering arm
nearside mirror damaged
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
boots loose on both offside hub's
nearside mirror bracket damaged
nearside mirror damaged
there are many bare wiring connections,however this is not due to damage or deterioration so it is not a reason for rejection.rectification recommended.
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D953 GCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 D953 GCD, 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 D953 GCD registered?
D953 GCD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D953 GCD safe to buy?
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