MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres fouling lower suspension arms on full lock
indicator switch slightly worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battery tray under pasengers seat corroded
Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battery tray under pasengers seat corroded
slight movement in steering colunm top bush/bearing
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
fog light not working on rear towbar electrical socket
slight play in front steering drop arm ball joint
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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C481 ABU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C481 ABU, 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 C481 ABU registered?
C481 ABU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1986.
Is C481 ABU safe to buy?
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