MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turett (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turett (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure panard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play foremost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop lights (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn poniard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp horn (4.4.3 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn poniard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened rear prop u/j parking brake (3.5.1e)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure drop are clip (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger behind fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
tyres starting to deteriorate
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear prop rear u/j worn
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake discs scored on inner face
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake discs scored on inner face
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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C516 GJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C516 GJO, 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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C516 GJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1986.
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