MOT Status
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149,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine over heating
front number plate damage
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine over heating
front number plate damage
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust Hanger Missing but still supporting exhaust
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust Hanger Missing but still supporting exhaust
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle Hub Seal Deteriorated
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle Hub Seal Deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle Hub Seal Deteriorated
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle Hub Seal Deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust hanger corroded
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brakes back plates missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play into steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box bottom seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brakes back plates missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint at middle of axle ball joint boot split (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing brake caliper loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)
Propshaft component defective
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in rear uj on front prop. shaft
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C48 UFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C48 UFA, 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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C48 UFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.
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