MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front brake binding
bulk head corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
signs of corrosion to underside
uneven wear to n/s/r tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion to bulk head area
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Front both sides hub swvivel oil seal slightly leaking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear hub seal slightly leaking
Oil leak leaking from engine ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear propshaft not fitted
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Front both sides hub swvivel oil seal slightly leaking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear hub seal slightly leaking
Oil leak leaking from engine ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear propshaft not fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s rear bearing hub oil seal slightly leaking
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front hub seals slight leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
all front suspension trailing arm bushes soft
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
all front suspension trailing arm bushes soft
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak n/s rear hub
Rear tyres wearing unevenly
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C253 CHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C253 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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C253 CHY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1986.
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