MOT Status
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152,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half Shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half Shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn both joints on front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged crushed (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering wheel rim likely to become detached nut loose (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drivers floorpan (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
bulkhead corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Propshaft component defective
advise front bulkhead starting to corrode
advise steering box slightley damp
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
advise front bulkhead starting to corrode
advise steering box slightley damp
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise nail in tyre nearsie rear
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres perished
fuel tank fixings very corroded
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C735 PRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 C735 PRM, 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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C735 PRM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1986.
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