MOT Status
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222,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside side repeater dim
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Heavily under sealed
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
heavily under sealed
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
heavily under sealed
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
all brake pipes covered in underseal
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Towbar coupling and electrics are of M.O.D spec at time of M.O.T (advising not to be used)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Towbar coupling and electrics are of M.O.D spec at time of M.O.T (advising not to be used)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C506 RJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 C506 RJR, 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 C506 RJR registered?
C506 RJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1986.
Is C506 RJR safe to buy?
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