MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing housing insecure rear diff input excessive play (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame joint to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings panhard rod bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
vehicle built for offroad use
ALL 4 hub seals have slight oil leaks
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle built for offroad use
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fr (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rr (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
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C781 NJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C781 NJR, 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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C781 NJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1986.
Is C781 NJR safe to buy?
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