MOT Status
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199,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlamps poor beam pattern
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps poor beam pattern
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both headlamps poor bam pattern
Little reserve travel on service brake
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps poor bam pattern
Little reserve travel on service brake
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside rear wheel corroded
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside rear wheel corroded
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
aims on upper limits
free play at steering wheel
oil leak
rear exhaust corroded
slight oil leak
front diff casing damaged
headlamp aims on upper limits
exhaust corroded
freeplay at steering wheel (on limit)
c/l 495212
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
c/l 495212
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C715 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 C715 VUY, 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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C715 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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