MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
o/s/f bulk head corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front out rigger rusted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C228 DOU is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 C228 DOU, 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 36 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 C228 DOU registered?
C228 DOU is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1990.
Is C228 DOU safe to buy?
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