MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
underside of vehicle covered in mud
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
near side mirror missing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
near side mirror missing
near side mirror missing
off side front brake back plate corroded
underside of vehicle muddy
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
near side mirror missing
off side front brake back plate corroded
underside of vehicle muddy
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
near side door mirror missing
near side front brake back plate corroded
near side steering drag link gaitor split
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
near side door mirror missing
near side front brake back plate corroded
near side steering drag link gaitor split
rear number plate slightly obscured
reversing light on constant
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
reversing light on constant
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C641 HDV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C641 HDV, 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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C641 HDV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1986.
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