MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,165 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor crossmembers (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember in front of rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
rear seat belts not checked as seats were up
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal rubber missing
gearbox leaking oil
o/s n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
clutch pedal rubber missing
gearbox leaking oil
o/s n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tryes worn on outer edges
some play in track rods + drag links
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C559 GVM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 C559 GVM, 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 C559 GVM registered?
C559 GVM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.
Is C559 GVM safe to buy?
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