MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gearbox cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back panel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back panel (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe nut (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear chassis cross member in poor condition
gear box cross member in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Rear chassis cross member in poor condition
gear box cross member in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
BOTH TRACTOR HUBS LEAKING
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
REAR PINION SEAL LEAKING
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
BOTH TRACTOR HUBS LEAKING
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
REAR PINION SEAL LEAKING
both diff flanges slightly leaking
both tracter joint seals leaking
front hub seals leaking .
tow ball not fitted .
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
front hub seals leaking .
tow ball not fitted .
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both headlight lenses cracked
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both headlight lenses cracked
Oil leak
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C59 CEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 C59 CEC, 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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C59 CEC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1986.
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