MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns off when main beam is on (1.3.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
rear exhaust hitting chassis
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear exhaust hitting chassis
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside front floor corroded
Nearside rear outrigger / crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside front floor corroded
Nearside rear outrigger / crossmember corroded but not within prescribed areas
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Dampness around steering box, but no obvious leak
Front seats flex on their mountings
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Slight weap from nearside front hub seal
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Dampness around steering box, but no obvious leak
Front seats flex on their mountings
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Slight weap from nearside front hub seal
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear emergency tow ball fitted but not used.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C259 NNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 C259 NNT, 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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C259 NNT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1986.
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