MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak n/s/r hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak n/s/r hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle 'A' bar balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2800 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps dim and no recognizable pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh and grating (7.7 (c))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front tyres fouling radius arms on locks (5.2.3 (f))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle 'A' bar joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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D982 WDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D982 WDO, 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 D982 WDO registered?
D982 WDO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1986.
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