MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security very corroded with a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play up and down (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside of the vehicle very corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side's (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security very corroded with a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play up and down (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside of the vehicle very corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Floor corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body mount corroded
Offside Front Swivel joint leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body mounts corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All rear section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body mounts corroded
General corrosion to body
General corrosion to chassis
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Various engine oil leaks
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Body mounts corroded
General corrosion to body
General corrosion to chassis
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Various engine oil leaks
Central Sound deadening material likely to become detached exhaust mounting (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Oil leak Wheel hub
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
wheel valves have small cracks
Vehicle cofired as manufactured prior to July 1986 and not fitted with side repeaters.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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C724 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 C724 GVU, 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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What year was C724 GVU registered?
C724 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1986.
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