MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,249 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front tyres starting to perish
both rear tyres starting to perish
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
both rear tyres over 10 years old
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
both rear tyres over 10 years old
handbrake warning light on
oil leaks
power steering box removed and replaced with manual steering box
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
handbrake warning light on
oil leaks
oil leak
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brake insecure brake split pin broken (1.1.21 (c))
oil leak
front tyres slight perishing inner edge
oil leaks to axle and transmisson
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
oil leaks to axle and transmisson
front tyres slight perishing inner edge
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
fluctuation to front brakes
slight oil leak to o/s front off vehicle
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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C166 EHW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 C166 EHW, 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 C166 EHW registered?
C166 EHW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C166 EHW safe to buy?
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