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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Possible air in system (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Steering box mounting (welded plate) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated grease (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested Car Not In Road Worthy Condition (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension upper stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Wheel. Possibly wheel cylinder or drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil Spring mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil Spring mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced To Body Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn To Transfere Box (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail Gear Bob Bolts Missing opening up between engine & Gearbox & gearbox housing cracking (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe very close to coil spring. Strongly advise adjustment
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Diff seal leaking
Transfer box mounting rubbers splitting
Unable to check corrosion around steering box to chassis as covered in oil
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.
PERISH MARKS ON ALL TYRES
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing SPLIT PIN MISSING FROM DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.
OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENS DISCOLOURED
PERISH MARKS ON ALL TYRES
Front Fuel system component leaking UNDER DIESEL PUMP (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure TOP RETAINING BOLT LOOSE (2.1.5)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED ON LOWER EDGE.
NAILS IN N/S REAR TYRE.
O/S REAR LAMP LENS DISCOLOURED
PERISH MARKS ON FRONT TYRES.
PERISH MARKS ON TYRES.
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH RADIUS ARM BUSHES ON O/S LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
DEEP PERISH MARKS ON TYRES.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise underside of fuel pump wet
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Propshaft component defective
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nail in tyre
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C386 AFB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C386 AFB, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C386 AFB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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