MOT Status
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229,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front slight weep osf hub oil seal may develop and reach brake disc advise inspection
steering box slight oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wheel diffrent type
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wheel diffrent type
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in center of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Oil leak power steering box ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded. (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C281 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 C281 OVW, 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 C281 OVW registered?
C281 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C281 OVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C281 OVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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