MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
slight oil leaks front hubs
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
leak at gearbox
leak at rear diff
o/s/f and n/s/f tractor units leaking
o/s/f brake disc has corrosion
slight play n/s/f hub
Brake performance not tested because of prop shaft in dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
leak at gearbox
leak at rear diff
o/s/f and n/s/f tractor units leaking
o/s/f brake disc has corrosion
slight play n/s/f hub
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Underside of vehicle undersealed including some brake pipes
both front brake discs have corrosion
both front tractor units leaking slightly
slight leak at rear diff
slight leak from gearbox
slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f hubs
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at callipler (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative faulty (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
both front brake discs have corrosion
both front tractor units leaking slightly
slight leak at rear diff
slight leak from gearbox
slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f hubs
brake pipe at n/s/f calliper has corrosion
brake pipe at o/s/f calliper has corrosion
brake pipe at o/s/r wheel cylinder has corrosion
brake pipe going to o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
brake pipe at n/s/f calliper has corrosion
brake pipe at o/s/f calliper has corrosion
brake pipe at o/s/r wheel cylinder has corrosion
brake pipe going to o/s/f flexi hose has corrosion
engine oil leaks
slight leak at steering box
some brake pipes covered in underseal
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
engine oil leaks
slight leak at steering box
some brake pipes covered in underseal
Nearside blade torn slightly
brake pipe behind o/s/f suspension turret corroded
brake pipes covered in underseal
oil leak at gearbox
seat belt catch cover missing
signs of leakage at steering box
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside blade torn slightly
brake pipe behind o/s/f suspension turret corroded
brake pipes covered in underseal
oil leak at gearbox
seat belt catch cover missing
signs of leakage at steering box
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C180 CST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 C180 CST, 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 C180 CST registered?
C180 CST is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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