MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin third axle / advise attention (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damp around steering box
movement in third axle A frame bush to axle
movement in third axle roll bar links
nearside second axle shock absorber dust cover missing
nearside third axle bump stop missing
offside front indicator slightly faded
oil around nearside front wheel and swivel ball
oil leak on gearbox
play in both third axle wheel bearings
slight corrosion and discolouring on all brake rear discs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis between second and third axles (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis between second and third axles (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose third axle (4.2.A.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin third axle / advise attention (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damp around steering box
movement in third axle A frame bush to axle
movement in third axle roll bar links
nearside second axle shock absorber dust cover missing
nearside third axle bump stop missing
offside front indicator slightly faded
oil around nearside front wheel and swivel ball
oil leak on gearbox
play in both third axle wheel bearings
slight corrosion and discolouring on all brake rear discs
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play third axle (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s)missing at time of test
centre exhaust pipe joint bolts loose
cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall
nearside second axle dust cover missing on shock absorber
oil leak on nearside front axle swivel ball
pattern poor on offside head light
slight corrosion on second and third axle brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play third axle (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s)missing at time of test
centre exhaust pipe joint bolts loose
cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall
nearside second axle dust cover missing on shock absorber
oil leak on nearside front axle swivel ball
pattern poor on offside head light
slight corrosion on second and third axle brake discs
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet straps split and broken
damage on offside rear light lens
damage on offside second tyre wall
lights above windscreen but not in drivers view
nearside second axle tyre worn on edge
oil stain around steering box
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Q355DPY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Q355DPY, 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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Q355DPY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 1986.
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