MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear no. plate lamp worked with a tap
under body corrosion
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear no. plate's fade
front wiper's poor
oil leak
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front wheels appear to protrude beyond wheel arches
centre front seat belt not fitted,only one belt fitted in rear
corrosion right side lower windscreen pillar
drag link rubber boot split
floor under pedals corroding
many oil leaks left side of engine some of which may be from power steering components resevoir area appears damp
sevice brake travel appears to be more than is normal
some lift apparent in steering joints advise check with ref to manufactures tolerance
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C494 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C494 CEU, 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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C494 CEU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1986.
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