MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,269 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
corrosion in bulkhead
front propshaft rear u/j worn
n/s/f suspension bump stop missing
o/s wiper blade torn
o/s/f back plate missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion to offside front floor
corrosion to offside front floor outside perscribed area.
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion to offside front floor outside perscribed area.
Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C657 URT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 URT, 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 C657 URT registered?
C657 URT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1986.
Is C657 URT safe to buy?
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