MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,508 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/side rear hub oil seal leaking
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
O/side rear hub oil seal leaking
corrosion adjacent to rear shock absorber upper mounts
oil leak evident
poss power steering fluid leak
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
corrosion adjacent to rear shock absorber upper mounts
horn works intermittantly
oil leak evident
poss power steering fluid leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion ns and os on rear xmember but not yet effecting integrity
nsr tyre perished in sidewall not yet a failure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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C59 HFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HFJ, 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 C59 HFJ registered?
C59 HFJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1986.
Is C59 HFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C59 HFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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