MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard arm/bar, n/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard arm/rod, o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (hockey stick) centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (hockey stick) forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on forward steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking across front of engine bay, from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four tyres are over 10 years old - n/s/f 2012, all others 2010
film of fluid on rear of n/s/r brake back plate
hazard lights not working - vehicle is pre 01/04/86
reverse light not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09
small nick in steering drop arm ball joint dust cover
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside covered in thick underseal
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (pump) (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear shaft seal leaking (possible brake shoe contamination )
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at connection to box (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush or nut loose at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint connecting axle to A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
parking brake just met requirements
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
parking brake just met requirements
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C244 DNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C244 DNW, 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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C244 DNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.
Is C244 DNW safe to buy?
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