MOT Status
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238,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Rear lamps slightly discoloured
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Rear lamps slightly discoloured
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible incomplete (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C182 FRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 C182 FRH, 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 C182 FRH registered?
C182 FRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1986.
Is C182 FRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for C182 FRH shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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