MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering belt loose.
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
power steering drive belt loose
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust corroded
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bottom thread fouling on axle (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure Nuts incorrectly fitted (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front hub seal leaking
Nearside rear tyre perished in treads
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre perished in treads
Offside rear tyre slightly perished in treads
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre has cracks
rear brakes lock prematurely
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
nearside rear tyre has cracks
rear brakes lock prematurely
Corrosion evident in rear crossmember
Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Side wall deterioration evident on both front tyres due to age
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C247 CHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 C247 CHY, 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 C247 CHY registered?
C247 CHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1986.
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