MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
visual repairs torear chassie and main chassie
Chassis / suspension components corroded
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front Front prop shaft, where shaft extends with suspension travel (Boot torn).
Indicator switch faulty when flash function oppereted (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray area under passenger seat corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead slightly corroded by pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Viscous cooling fan not fitted to engine
Chassis / suspension components corroded
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front Front prop shaft, where shaft extends with suspension travel (Boot torn).
Indicator switch faulty when flash function oppereted (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray area under passenger seat corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead slightly corroded by pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Viscous cooling fan not fitted to engine
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Battery tray underneath passenger seat holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Bulkhead corroded around pedal mounting box on inside of cab but not excessive
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Viscous cooling fan not fitted
Central Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bolt in crossmember underneath gearbox insecure/bolts loose (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Battery tray underneath passenger seat holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Bulkhead corroded around pedal mounting box on inside of cab but not excessive
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Viscous cooling fan not fitted
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Slight oil leak around hub from axle
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body outrigger under pedal area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Slight oil leak around hub from axle
Offside Rear Tyre perished but no cords exposed
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Slight oil leak around hub from axle
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body outrigger under pedal area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Slight oil leak around hub from axle
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure Trailing arm to axle mount (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre perished but no cords exposed
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside centre body support corroded
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside centre body support corroded
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
centre body supports corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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C169 XNX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 C169 XNX, 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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C169 XNX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1986.
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