MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leaks!!
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
oil leaks!!
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
engine has a oil leak
gearbox has a oil leak
hazard lights are NOT working
no reverse light
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
engine has a oil leak
gearbox has a oil leak
hazard lights are NOT working
no reverse light
engine has a slight oil leak
gearbox has a slight oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
engine has a slight oil leak
gearbox has a slight oil leak
engine has a oil leak
gearbox has a oil leak
steering box looks damp
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
engine has a oil leak
gearbox has a oil leak
steering box looks damp
obvious signs of coolent leak around radiator cap area
off side wiper blade is smeary
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
vehicle veirs to right when brakes are applied
Oil leak engine, gearbox, and rear diff ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
indicators flash rate fast but not excessive
possible coolent leak from bottom radiator hose
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various oil leaks
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
various oil leaks
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all brake ferules corroded
alternator insecure
play in steering linkages
wiring harness fouling steering linkage
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all brake ferules corroded
alternator insecure
play in steering linkages
wiring harness fouling steering linkage
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front tyres starting to perish
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both front tyres starting to perish
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s and o/s rear body mounts corroded
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DKR 171Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 DKR 171Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DKR 171Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1982.
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