MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
both front swivel joints weeping oil
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front swivel joint weeping oil
Nearside Rear hub seal weeping oil
Offside Front swivel joint weeping oil
Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
underside of vehicle covered in dirt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate poor condition
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
all four tyre perished
both rear top shock bushes poor condition
dampness round steering box
front hocky arm bushes poor condition
front tie bar/rod bush slight play
n/s front brake pipe forming rust
n/s rear wheel bearing slight play
oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
drivers seat material poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front seats poor condition
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C457 COU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 C457 COU, 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 C457 COU registered?
C457 COU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.
Is C457 COU safe to buy?
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