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ExpiredMileage
186,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Color incorrect no black after 01/01/1978 (0.1 (d))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Drop arm loose on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Reversing lamp inoperative
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box incompleat (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Colour incorrect no black after 01/01/1978 (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear diff pinion oil seal incorrectly fitted
Lights fitted to roof of vehicle insecure n/s/r o/s/r
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front grill insecure
Gearbox oil cooler pipe touching exhaust
New Exhaust brackets weak but secure enough at time of test
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Front grill insecure
Gearbox oil cooler pipe touching exhaust
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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C537 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C537 XRT, 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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C537 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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