MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Cross-member both upper bolts missing on nearside
Fan cowling missing
Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking almost in contact with brake disc
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear axle has a misting of oil close to brake disc
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level on minimum
Rear Cross-member corroded
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn, axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel pipe insecure From fuel tank to fuel pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Cross-member both upper bolts missing on nearside
Fan cowling missing
Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking almost in contact with brake disc
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear axle has a misting of oil close to brake disc
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level on minimum
Rear Cross-member corroded
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn, axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose insecure fuel filter lose in turn hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking top (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring top not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central lower chassi cracked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Steering column universal joint modification unsafe to box only half on shaft (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction roof lights (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure headlight (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Gearbox mounting defective nut lose ()
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced center bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
No rear bumper fitted
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front cage not welded to rock slide correctly
Offside Front roll cage bolt not in
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced center bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
oil min
Central gearbox crossmember bolts missing
Rear of vehicle lock under braking adjustment required
on full lock tyres stop vehice
steering box drop arm split pin missing
under bonnet fuel pipe clamps missing
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
this vehicle has been modifeild for off road
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C720 BPX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C720 BPX, 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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C720 BPX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.
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