MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,577 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak from lift pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front hub oil seal leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front axle control arm bushes perrished both sides
offside wiperblade split end
rear hub oil seals leaking
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front axle control arm bushes perrished both sides
offside wiperblade split end
rear hub oil seals leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrision in floor box ,nearside. but not in a †prescribed area.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C53 HDW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C53 HDW, 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 C53 HDW registered?
C53 HDW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1986.
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