MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Underbody repairs covered in underseal
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight corrosion on all steering, suspension and brake components
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight corrosion on all steering, suspension and brake components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
floor corroded nearside and offside
surface corrosion on brake steering and suspension
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/S and O/S floor corroded
underbody corrosion
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S and O/S floor corroded
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak engine/gearbox ()
front n/o plate damaged
hazard light switch damaged but working
n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors corroding
n/s and o/s/f floor sections corroding
slight movement pressent in rear upper A frame ball joint
some contamination pressent around o/s/f inner brake disc area
steel brake pipe corroding at joint to rear flexy brake hose
steering lock inop external system in operation
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure back rest (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty intermitant operation (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak engine/gearbox ()
front n/o plate damaged
hazard light switch damaged but working
n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors corroding
n/s and o/s/f floor sections corroding
slight movement pressent in rear upper A frame ball joint
some contamination pressent around o/s/f inner brake disc area
steel brake pipe corroding at joint to rear flexy brake hose
steering lock inop external system in operation
Body has slight corrosion passenger and drivers footwell (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion underbody of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak from engine, gearbox and transfer box ()
brake pipes, chassis and body have surface corrosion
play in all shocker bushes. vehicle has surface corrosion
Exhaust bracket broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake discs corroded
slight play in rear shocker upper bushes
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C687 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C687 PRN, 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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C687 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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