MOT Status
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154,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipes has surface rust (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both headlights slightly dull
front exhaust support bracket broken
Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both headlights slightly dull
front exhaust support bracket broken
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front wiper's poor
oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake discs rusted
fuel cap type
nearside mirror condition
offside front shockabsorber turret holed
wipers condition
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake discs rusted
fuel cap type
nearside mirror condition
offside front shockabsorber turret holed
wipers condition
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres perished
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear tyres perished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear axle a frame ball joint has slight play
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C46 UPH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 C46 UPH, 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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C46 UPH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1986.
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