MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,217 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lamp slightly deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both radius arms bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush A frame bushes (2.4.G.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both radius arms bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush A frame bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
nearside inside door handle loose
nearside rear shockabsorber damp
slight power steering leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
nearside inside door handle loose
nearside rear shockabsorber damp
slight power steering leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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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C837 MCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C837 MCA, 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 C837 MCA registered?
C837 MCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.
Is C837 MCA safe to buy?
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