MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,429 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot well (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb very dull (1.1.C.1e)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in offside front tyre wall
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
cut in offside front tyre wall
fan belt loose
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C53 VWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?
C53 VWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C53 VWP safe to buy?
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