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88,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
rear half shaft seals leaking
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear half shaft seals leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement crook bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement crook bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear bump stop mountings corroded
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear bump stop mountings corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front swivel seal leaking
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear bump stops corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front swivel seal leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear bump stops corroded
all brake pipes slightly corroded
slight play in o/s/f swivel hub
exhaust tail pipe deteriorated
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play in both front swivel hubs
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose porous ferrul (1.1.12 (e))
exhaust tail pipe deteriorated
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play in both front swivel hubs
Offside Rear indicator lense deteriorated
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s/r hub axle hub cap has slight oil leak
power steering box has slight leak
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer hub slight oil leak
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
steering damper bushes worn
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all tyres perishing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all tyres perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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C196 WHA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C196 WHA, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C196 WHA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1985.
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