MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure both arm bolts loose as marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Grease from leaking hub (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Bolt too short for steering arm, not making contact with locking device(nyloc) (2.1.3 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users battery box (6.1.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside body mount corroded at centre
Offside wiper torn
a lot of corrosion to under side of vehicle
play at steering
play at steering coupling u\v joint
signs of tyres hitting suspension arms
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre soft
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
variouse body bearers corroded
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust centre hanger missing
rear floor crossmembers corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust centre hanger missing
rear floor crossmembers corroded
exhaust rubber split
rear floor crossmembers corroded
rear registration plate slightly obscured
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
rear registration plate slightly obscured
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C386 MAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 MAO, 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 MAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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