MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,616 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower bulk head correded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis in front of prevouis repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Cab insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired under battery tray correded and holed (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower bulk head to floor correded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis correded
chassis had lots of prevouse repairs
surface rust under body
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swival seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swival seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine has oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From the pump return pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Offside at the steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Lower universal joint (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All four coil springs are corroded
Engine has oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From the pump return pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fuel system component leaking injector pump leaking fuel whilst running (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central section corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached and lower (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure panhard bar to support/drop bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central section corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering damper n/s bush insecure (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both track rod ends have a small cut in the dust cover
Drivers seat belt frayed on edges
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking fuel lift pump (7.2.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Engine has a fuel leak (from the lift pump) (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near the radius arm (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near the radius arm (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Both track rod ends have a small cut in the dust cover
Drivers seat belt frayed on edges
Gearbox cross member is corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
There is an oil leak from the transmission brake assembly
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C442 CNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C442 CNW, 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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C442 CNW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.
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