MOT Status
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266,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FUEL HOSE CRACKING REAR BY FILTER
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
LPG tank rusty
Lower LED LIGHT NO JET WASHER
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
FUEL HOSE CRACKING REAR BY FILTER
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
LPG tank rusty
Lower LED LIGHT NO JET WASHER
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front steering shock damper bushes cracked
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front steering shock damper bushes cracked
POWER STEERING LEAK AND ENGINE
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
headlamp main beam/dip beam switch reverse wired
rear brake imbalance
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear seats removed
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear seats removed
stone chip in windscreen
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C368 SPC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 C368 SPC, 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 C368 SPC registered?
C368 SPC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1986.
Is C368 SPC safe to buy?
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