MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front hub seals slightly leaking
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel injection pump leaking from throttle leaver seal and governor housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from fuel injection pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub oil seal leaking onto inner face of brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing both rear reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system axle brake pipe leaking joining wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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C656 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C656 XRT, 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 C656 XRT registered?
C656 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1986.
Is C656 XRT safe to buy?
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