MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front floor slightly corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front floor slightly corroded
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
diff leaking
engine oil leaking at rocker cover
transfer box oil leak
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
diff leaking
engine oil leaking at rocker cover
transfer box oil leak
front coil springs corroded
osf seatbelt frayed
rear coil springs corroded
rear diff leaking
various brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front coil springs corroded
osf seatbelt frayed
rear coil springs corroded
rear diff leaking
various brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C223 EUW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C223 EUW, 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 C223 EUW registered?
C223 EUW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C223 EUW safe to buy?
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