MOT Status
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207,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX Etc NOT CONSIDERD EXCESSIVE
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX Etc NOT CONSIDERD EXCESSIVE
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emits white smoke from exhaust but not considered excessive
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
emits white smoke from exhaust but not considerd excessive
park brake travel high
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking A PUMP?! (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insufficient sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
p/steering belt loose
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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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C745 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 C745 CRU, 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 C745 CRU registered?
C745 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C745 CRU safe to buy?
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