MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only drivers seat fitted ()
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
various oil leaks
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear registration lamp dim
Front registration plate slightly damaged but legible
N/S/F swivel joint is weeping slightly
Nearside Front tyre is perished on sidewalls and getting close to limits
Nearside Rear brake drum is damp but not leaking brake fluid
Nearside Rear tyre is close to legal limits
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front centre tread is close to legal limits
cannot test n/s/f seat or belt as seat not fitted
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
both front floor pans have been patched
offside front shock absorber cone corroding
oil leak around steering box links
rear screen missing at time of test
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre perishing in tread (205/16)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre perishing in tread (205/16)
Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
all suspension rubbers age cracking
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front no. plate cracked
general corrosion to all chassis legs
idle high
nsf inner disc slight coating of oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
all suspension rubbers age cracking
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front no. plate cracked
general corrosion to all chassis legs
idle high
nsf inner disc slight coating of oil
exhaust system corroded
handbrake travel high
headlight beam patterns poor
metal brake pipes corroded
unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet under car conditions
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C459 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 C459 WBJ, 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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C459 WBJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 1986.
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