MOT Status
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154,542 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wish bone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corroded battery box (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn tone slightly distorted
Nearside Front Pulls slightly to the left under braking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber suspension trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull. Pattern slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush location washer missing (5.3.2 (c))
wiper linkages worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear) Track tube (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn tone slightly distorted
Nearside Front Pulls slightly to the left under braking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber suspension trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dull. Pattern slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush location washer missing (5.3.2 (c))
wiper linkages worn
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front steering damper bushes are worn allowing play in damper mountings
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front steering damper bushes are worn allowing play in damper mountings
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C590 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 NMB, 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 NMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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