MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
both front out riggers heavy corrosion
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
both front outriggers heavy corrosion
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
both front outriggers heavy corrosion
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear prop rear u/j worn
steering box damp
underside corrosion
coolant leak
emissions close to limit until warmed up
engine oil leak
exhaust has slight leak of gases
fuel cap seal deteriorated
inner sills corroded, no holes
presenter got all lights to work for duration of test, still working when test completed
rear brake discs pitted
rear brake pads wearing thin
steering box has slight oil leak
transfer box oil leak
underbody undersealed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
has corrsion to floor pans front and rear but has been plated from inside, floor secure but unable to check welds due to carpets fitted
n/s/f swivel joint has slight misting of oil
o/s/f swivel joint has slight misting of oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
has corrsion to floor pans front and rear but has been plated from inside, floor secure but unable to check welds due to carpets fitted
n/s/f swivel joint has slight misting of oil
o/s/f swivel joint has slight misting of oil
rear axle support brace has play
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear discs rusty,headlamps bulbs are blue but show white light and rear red lamps(side lights/brake lights) are slightly faded
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C556 XPY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 C556 XPY, 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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C556 XPY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1986.
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