MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine oily
steering box damp
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine oily
steering box damp
Nearside Rear brake drum damp
both front swivel hubs damp
chassis heavly welded
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake drum damp
both front swivel hubs damp
chassis heavly welded
Engine very oily.
No oil on dip stick, put in 1.5l
Offside Front bulk head corroded behind rubber seal.
Play in front prop shaft uj,s
Power steering box damp.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate by servo mount. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering damper. (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine very oily.
No oil on dip stick, put in 1.5l
Offside Front bulk head corroded behind rubber seal.
Play in front prop shaft uj,s
Power steering box damp.
some movement in steering damper bushes
steering box damp
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
some movement in steering damper bushes
steering box damp
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
front to rear brake pipe rusty
steering box damp
Numberplate slightly obscured by bumper.
Rear chassis heavily repaired and undersealed.
Steering damper bushes perished and worn slightly.
front prop shaft uj,s have some play.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Numberplate slightly obscured by bumper.
Rear chassis heavily repaired and undersealed.
Steering damper bushes perished and worn slightly.
front prop shaft uj,s have some play.
engine oil leak
front hubs damp
n/s/f bump stop missing.
no seat belts fitted to side facing rear seats
rear tyres perihing
small hole in rear cross member
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine oil leak.
Nail in offside rear tyre.
Nearside front bump stop missing.
No rear seat belt fitted on side facing seats,
Rear tyres starting to perish.
Small hole in offside rear crossmember.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all tyres perishing
play in front uj and rear sliding joint
play in steering damper bushes
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all tyres perishing
play in front uj and rear sliding joint
play in steering damper bushes
spare tyre splitting
Both front indicators faded
Both front seatbelts slightly frayed.
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both front indicators fading.
Both front seatbelts slightly frayed.
Oil leak
BATTERY BOX CORRODED
DRIVERS DOOR CORRODED
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
O/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED
O/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
PROP-SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT WORN
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP BUSH
TRAILER SCOKET INSECURE
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
BATTERY BOX CORRODED
CORROSION TO N/S/R CROSS MEMBER
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F BUMP STOP MISSING
N/S/F FLOOR BADLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
O/S/F OUT RIGGER BADLY CORRODED
O/S/F SWIVEL HUB LEAKING
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP BUSH
TRAILER SOCKET INSECURE
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bad oil leaks
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
bad oil leaks!!!!!
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C801 RBL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 C801 RBL, 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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C801 RBL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.
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