MOT Status
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150,659 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake drum contaminated Transmission handbrake drum (1.1.14 (b))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis lower face at radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer face at radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside of 'A' bar crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine mis-fires when revved
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Position lamps on with ignition
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF chassis inside outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis outer face (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Position lamps on with ignition
After market HID headlights fitted.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Side repeater missing Both (1.4.A.2b)
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
After market HID headlights fitted.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
brake fluid below min
Rear 2x rear body support bars corroded
Rear A frame ball joint dust cover split
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear 2x rear body support bars corroded
Rear A frame ball joint dust cover split
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C520 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 C520 CFG, 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 C520 CFG registered?
C520 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1986.
Is C520 CFG safe to buy?
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