MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both headlights very poor condition
corrosion on bolk head close to master cylinder
n/s and o/s rear shocker bushs poor condition
slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both headlights very poor condition
corrosion on bolk head close to master cylinder
n/s and o/s rear shocker bushs poor condition
slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
front no. plate poor condition
play in n/s front hub joint
slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
front no.plate poor
n/s rear lower shocker bush poor condition
n/s/front inner metal brake pipe poor condition
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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C562 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C562 MAW, 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 C562 MAW registered?
C562 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1986.
Is C562 MAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C562 MAW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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