MOT Status
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40,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
hub seals weeping
light early corrosion to chassis rails noted
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
hub seals weeping
light early corrosion to chassis rails noted
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
coil springs corroded
engine oil leak
exhaust rubbers spliting
front brake discs worn
unable to check for leaks underbody wet
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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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C221 ARU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 C221 ARU, 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 C221 ARU registered?
C221 ARU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.
Is C221 ARU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C221 ARU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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