MOT Status
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185,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
all four tryes perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
perishing on all tyres
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all 4 tyres slight perishing
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
surface cracks on all four tyres
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
surface cracks on all four tyres
All tyres are perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play on offside front road wheel
general under body corrosion
nearside front hub seal slightly leaking
Side repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Slight play on offside front road wheel
general under body corrosion
nearside front hub seal slightly leaking
All position lamps not working Switch is missing (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch is missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch is missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C552 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C552 CTR, 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 C552 CTR registered?
C552 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C552 CTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for C552 CTR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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