MOT Status
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153,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake performance greater than minimum level ,but would expect better reading
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake performance greater than minimum level ,but would expect better reading
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake performance low , system needs checking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Towbar attachment likely to become detached height adjuster rod ,locking pin missing (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake performance low , system needs checking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s+o/s rear tyres cracking in tread and walls
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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C448 LMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 C448 LMB, 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 C448 LMB registered?
C448 LMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1986.
Is C448 LMB safe to buy?
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