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ExpiredMileage
31,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine oil level low
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel is tight to turn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine oil level low
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel is tight to turn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front wheel is tight to turn
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel is tight to turn
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
7 pin trailer socket damaged
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front and rear bump stops missing
Nearside front tyre worn out of round
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
7 pin trailer socket damaged
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front and rear bump stops missing
Nearside front tyre worn out of round
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
nsf and nsr bump stops missing
osf tyre slightly uneven
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
nsf and nsr bump stops missing
osf tyre slightly uneven
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both ns bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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C359 HUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C359 HUD, 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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C359 HUD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.
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