MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,557 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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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C509 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C509 NMB, 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 C509 NMB registered?
C509 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1986.
Is C509 NMB safe to buy?
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