MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,078 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box to NSF nub (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
gearbox crossmember very corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C657 CWW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 C657 CWW, 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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C657 CWW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.
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