MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front propshaft bolts missing
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C854 KOD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 C854 KOD, 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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C854 KOD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C854 KOD safe to buy?
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