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Air box insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Dip switch in poor condition. Headlight switch stiff
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
N/S/F swivel hub seal weeping
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat deteriorated
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/F & O/S/F (7.1.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & extensive welding repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Chassis corroding
Dup switch in poor condition. Headlight switch stiff
Front tyres well worn
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
N/S & O/S seatbelt catch stiff
N/S sill skirt damaged
N/S/R hub seal weep
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Dip switch in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler neck corroded
Fuel tank slightly loose O/S/R outrigger fuel tank support badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Dip switch in poor condition
Fuel filler neck corroded
Fuel tank slightly loose O/S/R outrigger fuel tank support badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Dip switch in poor condition
Front swivel hub oil seals leaking
Fuel tank slightly loose O/S/F outrigger fuel tank support badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
N/S headlight aim on the minimum level
O/S headlight on the maximum level
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R & O/S/R chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Dip switch in poor condition
Front hockey stick securing bolts not slight movement
Front swivel hub oil seals leaking
Fuel tank slightly loose O/S/F outrigger fuel tank support badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
N/S headlight aim on the minimum level
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/S headlight on the maximum level
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyres worn uneven, perished and stepping on inside edge.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel joint oil seal has seepage.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box output seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir/pipes. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front hockey arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn + slight seepage from swivel ball seal. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front hockey arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyres worn uneven, perished and stepping on inside edge.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box output seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir/pipes. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front ? bushes in poor condition and have slight movement
N/S/F mirror cracked
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lens faded (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear number plate lens in poor condition
Slight play in the O/S/F hub lower swivel joint
Slight play in the steering box
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front ? bushes in poor condition and have slight movement
N/S/F mirror cracked
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lens faded (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear number plate lens in poor condition
Slight play in the O/S/F hub lower swivel joint
Slight play in the steering box
Front ? bushes in poor condition and have slight movement
O/S headlight aim on the minimum level
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight play in the steering box
Steering damper lower bush worn
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering damper lower bush worn
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front ? bushes in poor condition and have slight movement
O/S headlight aim on the minimum level
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight play in the steering box
Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front propshaft rear uj slight play
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front propshaft rear uj slight play
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in side wall
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in side wall
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight sidewall damage to the N/S/R outer sidewall
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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DWD 25Y is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 DWD 25Y, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DWD 25Y is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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