MOT Status
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207,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
a frame ball joint dust cover starting to split
all tyres slightly cracked and perishing. also between 14 and 17 years old
oil leak from engine
some minor under body corrosion
Nearside Front screw it tyre.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box flange (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead outrigger top (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead outrigger top (6.1.A.1)
nearside front wiper blade split on tip
slight play in both sides rear a frame bushes to chassis
adv nearside front head lamp beam image deteriorating
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
adv both sides front bulkhead outriggers have corrosion
adv corrosion on rear crossmember
adv rear prop uj has slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
adv both rear shock absorbers casing heaviley corroded
adv offside dip beam image poor
adv wiper blades spliting on tips
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
front brake pads signs of crumbling
"NOTE" MAY BE CLASS 7 NEXT YEAR FOR M.O.T
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber worn down on edge
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
"NOTE" MAY BE CLASS 7 NEXT YEAR FOR M.O.T
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber worn down on edge
"note" may not be able to test this vehicle next year may become class 7 test
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber starting wear through
diesel pipe from tank damp/wet
Oil leak
corrossion hole in o/s/f out rigger
handbrake 17% efficient
oil leak
oil weeping o/s/f tractor joint
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
brake
oil leak
weeping of oil around o/s/f tractor joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C519 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 C519 VUY, 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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C519 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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