MOT Status
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159,571 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s/f and rear bump stops missing
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear and o/s/f bump stops missing
hub seal looks to be leaking at o/s/r
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are a little bit cracked on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are a little bit cracked on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
slight weep of grease from n/s/f hub
o/s/f and both rear bump stops missing
oil leak from engine area
o/s/f and both rear bump stops missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear body mount has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear bump stops are missing
Front prop shaft rear u/j is worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leaks
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/s front tyre slightly perished
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear bump stops missing
spare wheel carrier bars sticking out spare wheel not working
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear bump stops missing
spare wheel carrier bars sticking out spare wheel not working
Chassis corroding.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside rear brake slightly low reading
wiper blades need replaceing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C506 WGV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 C506 WGV, 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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C506 WGV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1986.
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