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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
hazard switch light not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
hazard switch light not working
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play front/rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres slightly cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering box fixing bolts ineffective all mounting bolts to short and do not pass through locking nut (2.1.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drop arm has play in ball joint
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to rear shocker (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drop arm has play in ball joint
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drop arm has slight play in ball joint
Fuel pipe leaking return pipes from injectors (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drop arm has slight play in ball joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drop arm has slight play
play in n/s front swivel joint
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear crossmembers corroded
slight play in n/s front swivel joint
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s rear bump stop missing
rear crossmembers corroded
slight play in n/s front swivel joint
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s rear body to chassis corroded
n/s rear bump stop corroded
o/s rear chassis corroded
play in n/s front swivel joint
rear crossmembers corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s rear body to chassis corroded
n/s rear bump stop corroded
rear crossmembers corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
centre u/j in steering column has slight play
n/s/r bump stop rusted through
rear crossmember corroding onboth outside extremes
some brake pipes covered in underseal
tractor joints leaking slightly
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
centre u/j in steering column has slight play
n/s/r bump stop rusted through
rear crossmember corroding onboth outside extremes
some brake pipes covered in underseal
tractor joints leaking slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pedal anti slip worn
signs of fluid around n/s and o/s front spheres
windscreen scored
Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pedal anti slip worn
signs of fluid around n/s and o/s front spheres
windscreen scored
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pedal anti slip worn
n/s/r body mounting corroded
o/s/r body mounting showing corrosion
o/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/r chassis showing corrosion
signs of fluid on fuel tank
steering column U.J worn
windscreen scored
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pedal anti slip worn
o/s/r body mounting showing corrosion
o/s/r bump stop missing
signs of fluid on fuel tank
steering column U.J worn
windscreen scored
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight oil leak n/s front sphere
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
slight oil leak n/s front sphere
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
chassis corosion n/s/r not within prescribed area
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C356 MFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 C356 MFE, 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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C356 MFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1986.
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