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Slight oil leaks from both front suspension spheres.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight oil leaks from both front suspension spheres.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Both front suspension/steering spheres have minor oil leaks. No wear found on joints
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Both front suspension/steering spheres have minor oil leaks. No wear found on joints
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Both front hub steering spheres leaking oil but very little free play or corrosion apparent.Advise seal replacement
Misting of oil on O/S rear wheel possibly from axle seal
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Both sides wiper blades slow
Brake pipes greased
Front chassis section corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake hose slightly kinked
Nearside front seatbelt deteriorated
Nearside rear brake slight binding
Offside wiper arm dog worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Both sides wiper blades slow
Brake pipes greased
Front chassis section corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake hose slightly kinked
Nearside front seatbelt deteriorated
Nearside rear brake slight binding
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside wiper arm dog worn
ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED
BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN
BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORROADED
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM
STEERING COLUMN LOOSE AND RUBBING ON STEERING WHEEL
UNDERBODY STRUCTURE HEVERLY CORROADED
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED
BOTH REAR SHOCKER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN
BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORROADED
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM
STEERING COLUMN LOOSE AND RUBBING ON STEERING WHEEL
UNDERBODY STRUCTURE HEVERLY CORROADED
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear silencer mounting missing
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C461 CDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C461 CDE, 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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C461 CDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1986.
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