MOT Status
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172,350 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near upper door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Led light flickering -hardly any light output (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective O/S/R rubber hanger broken and MID rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover also damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety swivel housings nearside and offside (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering pivot point has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1g)
slight oil leaks from front swivel joints
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Centre Front seat belt missing
Nearside Front Outer swivel housing oil leak
Nearside rear tyre perishing on side walls.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking
o/s/f hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f hub seal leaking
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals damp
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D988 FYV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 D988 FYV, 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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D988 FYV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1986.
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