MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
central body mounts and outriggers corroded and holed.
underside building corrosion.
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear bumper-tow bar not fitted but mounting holes still accessible. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
central body mounts and outriggers corroded and holed.
underside building corrosion.
EXHAUST EXCESSIVELY RUSTY
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTY
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR AXLE LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
EXHAUST EXCESSIVELY RUSTY
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTY
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
heavy surface corrosion forming underneath
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
chassis corroded
nsf bulkhead slight corrosion
rear cross member corroded
service brake only just met requirements
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
chassis corroded
nsf bulkhead slight corrosion
rear cross member corroded
service brake only just met requirements
Emissions not tested engine wont idle (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
fuel pipes rusty
n\s\f floor rusty
o\s\f hub weeping
o\s\f suspension spring rusty
oil leaks
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak
rear doors handles stiff in operation
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear doors handles stiff in operation
Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
n\s\f floor rusty
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
n\s\f floor rusty
slight oil leak from o\s\f tractor joint
steering damper bushes worn
Battery light on dash when idling, Vehicle cuts out on idle
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil Leaks
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Battery light on dash when idling, Vehicle cuts out on idle
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil Leaks
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
both front tyres 3mm
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both front tyres 3mm
Drivers side rear tyre, tread depth close to legal limit.
Rear mounted anti roll bar, both end links have slight free play.
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D956 FTS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 D956 FTS, 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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D956 FTS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1986.
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