MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front swivels leaking
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
alternator charging light on
underbody coverd in grease
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged has become detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no side lights and number plate lights when on dipped beam (4.2.3 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inside engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
alternator charging light on
underbody coverd in grease
full underside inspection not possible due to the heavy application of underseal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under drivers door hinge (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
full underside inspection not possible due to the heavy application of underseal
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C709 ADB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 C709 ADB, 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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C709 ADB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1986.
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