MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,517 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear hub seal leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all tyres have some cracking in rubber but not yo cords
engine oil leak
some perishing on all four tyres
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases some pin holes in rear tailpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint ralco bush (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top racol bush (2.5.B.1a)
both rear axle bump stops poor
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C131 GWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 C131 GWL, 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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What year was C131 GWL registered?
C131 GWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1986.
Is C131 GWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for C131 GWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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