MOT Status
ValidMileage
239,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage likely to become detached drag link bar (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C315 EUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 C315 EUB, 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 C315 EUB registered?
C315 EUB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1986.
Is C315 EUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for C315 EUB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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