MOT Status
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147,452 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.50/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.50/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f , n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hazards not working/pre 1st april 1986
steering damper bush,s worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure refit (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
front and rear suspension bushes perished
surface rusting to underside of vehicle
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
surface rusting on both chassis rails
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose retighten (7.1.1 (b))
surface rusting on both chassis rails
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt retighten (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s n/s chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front outrigger corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjust (1.8)
n/s front outrigger corroded
all 4 tyre sidewalls perished
Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet new clip (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin replaced (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 tyre sidewalls perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear wiper blade split
rear wiper blade split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear cross member corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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C115 EBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 C115 EBA, 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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C115 EBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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