MOT Status
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219,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front chassis out riggers corroded
bulkhead corroded
chassis at rear bump stop areas corroded
fuel filler neck insecure/corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front chassis outriggers corroded
front bulkhead corroded
fuel filler neck/pipe corroded
slight leak from power steering box
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box output seal (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all brake discs worn/corroded
both front chassis outriggers corroded
front bulkhead corroded
fuel filler neck insecure/corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber top piston covers missing
fuel filler neck corroded
o/s f bulkhead corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both chassis outriggers corroded
both rear shockabsorber top covers missing
fuel filler neck insecure
n/s/f sidelight dim
o/s bulkhead corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front chassis outriggers corroded
o/s bulkhead corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
all metal brake pipes corroded
both front chassis outriggers corroded
bulkhead corroded
fuel filler neck insecure
o/s/r bump stop mounting corroded
rear exhaust fouls towbar
timing belt history?
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise clutch fluid replacement
all brake discs corroded but serviceable
both front chassis outriggers corroded
both rear tyre walls cracking
cabin bulkhead corroded
coolant leak
engine drive belt cracking
fuel filler neck corroded
n/s/f swivel housing slight oil leak
oil leaks from both axle diffs
rear shock absorbers top cover shields missing
slight blow from exhaust centre/tailpipe sections
slight oil leak power steering box
suspect slow puncture to n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
advise clutch fluid replacement
all brake discs corroded but serviceable
both front chassis outriggers corroded
both rear tyre walls cracking
cabin bulkhead corroded
coolant leak
engine drive belt cracking
fuel filler neck corroded
n/s/f swivel housing slight oil leak
oil leaks from both axle diffs
rear shock absorbers top cover shields missing
slight blow from exhaust centre/tailpipe sections
slight oil leak power steering box
suspect slow puncture to n/s/r tyre
timing belt history?
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bulkhead corroded in both footwells
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to bulkhead and chassis
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes
slight leak from both front swivels
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight corrosion on front out riggers
slight corrosion on rear crossmember
engine oil leak
rear crossmember corroding
slight oil leak from o/s/f + n/s/f swivel seals
slight oil leak from steering box
o/s/f indicator diffused †both front outriggers corroded †engine oil leak †rear crossmember corroded †slight power steering leak †some play in steering damper †stone chip to windscreen †rust to bulkhead †oil leak both swivel housings
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A11 YLR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 A11 YLR, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A11 YLR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1987.
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