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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam all lamps not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Position lamp not working all lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Ball joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Diff weeping
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front body mount badly corroded but still attached
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front body mount badly corroded but still attached
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking
engine oil leak
gear box oil leak (front)
gear box oil leak (rear)
underbody corrosion
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front body mount badly corroded but still attached
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front body mount badly corroded but still attached
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking
engine oil leak
gear box oil leak (front)
gear box oil leak (rear)
underbody corrosion
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to rear shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front body mount badly corroded but still secure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front body mount badly corroded but still secure
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken
both rear half shaft seals leaking
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gear box
various underbody corrosion
Central Rear heavy corrosion to chassis behind spring
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front body mounting heavily corroded
Nearside Front out rig corroded
Nearside Front tractor joint has slight play
Nearside check strap missing
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front body mount heavily corroded
Offside check strap missing
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion to nearside rear chassis behind spring
minor oil leak
steering column knuckle worn
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis corrode around bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (2.4.A.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C590 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C590 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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C590 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1986.
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