MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
evidence of exstensive welding throughout vehicle
slgns of hevy surfac e corrosion on chassis and under side of vehicle
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside seat belt damaged
play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes
travel on handbrake
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside seat belt damaged
play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes
both front swivel hub oil seals leaking
corrosion on rear cross member
front disc pads low
play in both track ends
play in near side top swivel joint bearing
wear in rear shock absorber top bushes
wiper blades split
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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C654 BYM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C654 BYM, 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 C654 BYM registered?
C654 BYM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 1986.
Is C654 BYM safe to buy?
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