MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,465 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Misting of oil on many power steering components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Misting of oil on many power steering components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Fuel pump area damp, no visible leak at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel seal seeping oil
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pump appears damp, no visible leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel seal seeping oil
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust section severely corroded, rear mount likely to become insecure and cause exhaust to foul on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel pump appears damp, no visible leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel seal seeping oil
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
misting of oil on power steering hose
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering drop arm has freeplay
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C472 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 C472 OVW, 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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C472 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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