MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,682 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
slight corrosion on metal brake pipes
slight freeplay in steering
surface corrosion on rear chassis
light switch poor operation
nearside rear hub seal weeping
play in drag link assemblies
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
signs of oil on n/s/r brake pads.
various points of corrosion underside.
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
signs of oil on n/s/r brake pads.
various points of corrosion underside.
all coil springs corroded
n/s/front outer rose joint damp
o/s/f outer rose joint damp
rear exhaust mounting perished
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
all coil springs corroded
n/s/front outer rose joint damp
o/s/f outer rose joint damp
rear exhaust mounting perished
ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
REAR TOP AND BOTTOM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN
offside front brake pipe slightly chaffed
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C711 SMY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 C711 SMY, 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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C711 SMY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1986.
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