MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front oil seepage from steering knuckle
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front oil weeping from steering knuckle
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front oil weeping from steering knuckle
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front steering knuckle seal weeping
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to n/s/f flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system master cylinder to n/s/f flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front steering knuckle weeping oil
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering/swivel pin or bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering/swivel pin or bus slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust secured solid no hangers or movement
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering/swivel pin or bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering/swivel pin or bus slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust secured solid no hangers or movement
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet catches spring tension could allow it to open to safety catch
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C446 RJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 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 C446 RJR, 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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C446 RJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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