MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,738 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated with in 30cm of body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a pillar (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated with in 30cm of body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
rear brake hose is clamped
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated half shaft leaking on to disc (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking over inner and outer wheel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle bump stops missing
brake servo corroded
Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head holed and floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear road wheel has oil on from possible leaking half shaft seal
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
alternator drive belt loose
brake servo corroded
clutch pedal anti slip provision missing
hand brake has little reserve travel
power steering noisey
steering has slight stiffness when wheels raised checking lock to lock
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front bulk head corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both axle bump stops missing
Rear diff leaking
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange not sealed correctly (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded
Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking possibly contaminating rear brake shoes
Offside Front hub grease cap missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both axle bump stops missing
wiper stalk faulty
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join leaking (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel covered in oil possible half shaft seal leak
Offside Front seat belt starting to fray
Oil leak ()
Rear both bump stops missing
all 4 road springs corroded
power steering pump noisy under full lock
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear bump stops missing
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front inner arch holed above chassis
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear bump stops missing
clutch biting point low. difficult to engage gears and vehicle moves when pedal fully depressed
light switch fitted to heater switch.
nearside rear half shaft showing signs of leaking over rear wheel and drum
all brake pipes corroded
all coil springs corroded
brake servo corroded
exhaust system corroded
freeplay at steering wheel
front brake discs in poor condition
oil around gearbox
oil leak
rear diff oily
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
underside of vehicle dirty and heavily corroded
washers poor
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all brake pipes corroded
all coil springs corroded
brake servo corroded
exhaust system corroded
freeplay at steering wheel
front brake discs in poor condition
oil around gearbox
oil leak
rear diff oily
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
underside of vehicle dirty and heavily corroded
washers poor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front hub seals leaking
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
indicator warning lights inop but still audible
nearside front brake disc slightly pitted
nearside rear hub seal leaking
offside front floor pan holed
play in steering joints
rear seats folded at time of test
slight smoke under acceleration
underside of vehicle corroded and oily
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front hub seals leaking
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
indicator warning lights inop but still audible
nearside front brake disc slightly pitted
nearside rear hub seal leaking
offside front floor pan holed
play in steering joints
rear seats folded at time of test
slight smoke under acceleration
underside of vehicle corroded and oily
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
dampness around both rear brake back plates
grease around offside front brake disc
hand brake pivots worn
nearside front brake disc slightly pitted
parking brake travel long
possible coolant leak
rear diff oily
steering box drop arm worn
underside of vehicle corroded and oily
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
dampness around both rear brake back plates
hand brake pivots worn
nearside front brake disc slightly pitted
parking brake travel long
possible coolant leak
rear diff oily
steering box drop arm worn
underside of vehicle corroded and oily
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
dampness around nearside rear backplate
exhaust system corroded
freeplay at steering wheel
oil leak
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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C62 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 C62 HBA, 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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C62 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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