MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,638 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch inoperative no warning lamp (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Towbar attachment insecure chassis corroded (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various underbody surface corrosion
Offside Front wiper split
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear coil springs corroded
various under body corrosion
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wiper split
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear coil springs corroded
various under body corrosion
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
bonnet pull cable broken
various surface corrosion under body
Central Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust system corroded.
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
wiring exsposed in engine bay.
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust system corroded.
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
wiring exsposed in engine bay.
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C738 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C738 OTW, 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 C738 OTW registered?
C738 OTW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C738 OTW safe to buy?
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