MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint or rear shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion nearside front outrigger
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column universal joint insecure lower (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint or rear shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion nearside front outrigger
Body has slight corrosion All under (6.1.B.2)
corrosion nearside rear cross member, not in prescribed area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil and coolant levels o/k
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C303 AFD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 C303 AFD, 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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How do I check the history of C303 AFD?
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What year was C303 AFD registered?
C303 AFD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1986.
Is C303 AFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for C303 AFD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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