MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion on bulk head and aroung brake pedal mount but not excessive
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rubber swivel cover split
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rubber swivel cover split
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and hubseal leaking (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steeringbox lower seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake drum contaminated by oil rear gearbox seal leaking (3.5.1h)
dbt service brake efficiency 52 percent service brake appears to require adjustment or repair
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
battery light on
o/s/f mirror slightly loose
Both front swivel housings leaking oil
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Vehicle freshly wax oiled
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front swivel housings leaking oil
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Vehicle freshly wax oiled
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front footwells have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C847 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 C847 PUJ, 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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C847 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C847 PUJ safe to buy?
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