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C317 SPD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests37 (18 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 SPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 19 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 78,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under seat box corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower door damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror deterioated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank ,mounting badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear chassis cross member badly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front axle hub oil seals leaking

engine smokey on start up/ warm up

fan belt loose / pulley worn

front and rear chassis badly corroded

hazard tell tale lamp dim

rear axle rusty

rear body mountings rusty / corroded

steering damper bushes worn

steering heavy / notchy

turbo pipe split

Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,910 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting holed out of area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear body mount rusty / holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

both front hub oil seals leaking

play in power steering pump bearing

rear chassis in poor condition rusty / holed in places

steering box damper bush worn / play

Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,909 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not working (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spring turret rusty

Offside Front Lower door damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded / holed

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both frotn hub oil seals leaking

hazard lamps not working

rear chassis in poor condition rusty / holed

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,275 miles

Offside Front Lower door damaged

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front hub oil seals leaking

both rear body mountings corroded

rear axle rusty

rear chassis rusty

side lamp switch stiff/ sticks when operated

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 15 Aug 2022 77,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower door damaged

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front hub oil seals leaking

both rear body mountings corroded

rear axle rusty

rear chassis rusty

side lamp switch stiff/ sticks when operated

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer steering damper bushes worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deterioated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner brake disc edges rusty

both rear bump stops missing

brake servo rusty

n/s and o/s/f seat boxes rusty and holed

rear chassis rusty and holed in places / and weak in places

Fail 19 Aug 2021 75,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer steering damper bushes worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deterioated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner brake disc edges rusty

both rear bump stops missing

brake servo rusty

n/s and o/s/f seat boxes rusty and holed

rear chassis rusty and holed in places / and weak in places

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,771 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat box holed and rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger near suspension tie bar arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs rusty

both front hub oil leaks

both rear bump stops missing

brake servo rusty

rear chassis corroded and holed in places

Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat box holed and rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger near suspension tie bar arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch stickey (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both front brake discs rusty

both front hub oil leaks

both rear bump stops missing

brake servo rusty

rear chassis corroded and holed in places

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake servo corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front outrigger excessively corroded but out of area

oil leaks

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 74,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake servo corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front outrigger/body mount corroded and holed(not affecting body security)

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,783 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner door handle sticks

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt stalk button broken and sticks down

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged

brake disc edges rusty

cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

fog lamp switch stickey

front lamps flicker

hole in o/s/f floor

play in steering damper bushes

rear bump stop missing

rear chassis surface rusty

rear exhaust pin holed

rear flexi brake hose end rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight p.a.s oil leak

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,783 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight engine oil leak

slight p.a.s oil leak

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

rear chassis surface rusty

rear exhaust pin holed

rear flexi brake hose end rusty

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner door handle sticks

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt stalk button broken and sticks down

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged

brake disc edges rusty

brake fluid warning lamp wires broken

cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall

fog lamp switch stickey

front lamps flicker

hole in o/s/f floor

play in steering damper bushes

rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pin holed (7.1.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cut

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front floor pan holed and rusty

Offside Front seat belt stalk button broken and sticks down

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance broken on side (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear chassis corroded

both rear axle bump stops corroded and holed

brake fluid warning lamp wires broken

front brake discs worn / rusty

steering damper shock absorber bushes worn

Propshaft universal joint worn excessively worn ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,873 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front swivel housings leaking oil

hole in o/s/f floor

hole in o/s/r chassis near tow bar

n/s/r and o/s r top spring mountings rusty

o/s/f outrigger holed

rear chassis rusty

steering box oil leak

turbo inlet pipe split

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front swivel housings leaking oil

hole in o/s/f floor

hole in o/s/r chassis near tow bar

n/s/r and o/s r top spring mountings rusty

o/s/f outrigger holed

rear chassis rusty

steering box oil leak

turbo inlet pipe split

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,143 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front outrigger / body mount corroded/holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front steering swivel seals leaking

engine oil leak

front propshaft uj worn

rear chassis corroded/holed around towbar mounts

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air filter pipe onto turbo split

chassis and floors rusty

drivers and passengers seats in poor condition

fog lamp switch stickey

o/s/f seat belt stalk button broken and sticks

play in front propshaft rear u/j

play in front steering damper bush

rearaxle oil leak

steering box oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,495 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air filter pipe onto turbo split

chassis and floors rusty

drivers and passengers seats in poor condition

fog lamp switch stickey

o/s/f seat belt stalk button broken and sticks

play in front propshaft rear u/j

play in front steering damper bush

rearaxle oil leak

steering box oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,484 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis and floor corroded

n/s/r axle oil leak

o/s/f seat belt buckle damaged

wipers split

Fail 2 Apr 2014 59,484 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis and floor corroded

n/s/r axle oil leak

o/s/f seat belt buckle damaged

wipers split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,934 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

cut in o/s/f inner tyre wall

n/s/f floor rusty

n/s/r hub oil leak

o/s/f seat belt stalk release button broken

Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

cut in o/s/f inner tyre wall

n/s/f floor rusty

n/s/r hub oil leak

o/s/f seat belt stalk release button broken

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,839 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres distorted

drivers seat deterioated

n/s/f tyre wall perished

n/s/r and o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

rear chassis corroded/rusty

rear upper axle ball joint cover perished

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,836 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres distorted

drivers seat deterioated

n/s/f tyre wall perished

n/s/r and o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

rear chassis corroded/rusty

rear upper axle ball joint cover perished

slight bind to rear brakes

travel in brake pedal

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 53,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,899 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs rusty (vehicle been standing up)

both front hub oil seals leaking

both rear chassis members rusty

brake vacuum pump lazy

chassis surface rusty

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

rear axle diff cover and axle rusty

rear axle top ball joint cover split/perished

slight leak to steering box

Fail 22 Oct 2009 48,899 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs rusty (vehicle been standing up)

both front hub oil seals leaking

both rear chassis members rusty

brake vacuum pump lazy

chassis surface rusty

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

rear axle diff cover and axle rusty

rear axle top ball joint cover split/perished

slight leak to steering box

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front hub oil seals leaking (close to brake discs and pads)

n/s/f and o/s/f windscreen pillars rusty

rear axle top ball joint cover split

vehicle chassis/underbody rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front hub oil seals leaking (close to brake discs and pads)

n/s/f and o/s/f windscreen pillars rusty

rear axle top ball joint cover split

vehicle chassis/underbody rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

birds nest in o/s/r chassis

both front brake discs rusty

n/s/f hub oil seal leak

Fail 1 Nov 2007 48,720 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bird nest in o/s/r chassis

both front brake discs rusty

n/s/f hub oil seal leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,586 miles

Oil leak

emissions close to limit

front hub oil seals leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2006 48,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2005 48,415 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 48,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C317 SPD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 C317 SPD, 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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C317 SPD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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