MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,241 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator not working All four (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (OFF BOX) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis cross frame heavily corroded and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Ball joint dust cover missing Steering arm ball joint gaiter (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise condition of front brake discs
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise condition of front brake discs
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C284 WFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 C284 WFA, 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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C284 WFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.
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