MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,940 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Both front tractor joints damp
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front mirror damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear trailing arm has a slight bend
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear trailing arm offside slight bend
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front cross member cracked
rear trailing arm offside slight bend
Oil leak
rear diff has an oil leak
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
rear diff has an oil leak
Inner Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C530 RAL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 C530 RAL, 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 C530 RAL registered?
C530 RAL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1986.
Is C530 RAL safe to buy?
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