MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all 4 tyres have perished sidewalls
All four tyres are cut and going out of shape.
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
oil warning light on
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
oil warning light on
rear seats comprise of four seats that face inwards
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
rear seats comprise of four seats that face inwards
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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C162 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C162 XLO, 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 C162 XLO registered?
C162 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C162 XLO safe to buy?
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