MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak engine area
oil leak from rear differencial area
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front steering balls leaking oil
n/s/r backing plate damp
oil leak engine area
oil leak from rear differencial area
slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Engine oil leak + Rear propshaft rear joint has play in + Both rear chassis corroded on outer sides but not within prescribed areas
N/s/r service brake performance is poor (25% of o/s)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine oil leak + Rear propshaft rear joint has play in + Both rear chassis corroded on outer sides but not within prescribed areas
N/s/r service brake performance is poor (25% of o/s)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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C740 GWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C740 GWL, 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 C740 GWL registered?
C740 GWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1986.
Is C740 GWL safe to buy?
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