MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering locking device missing diff hanger (2.2.C.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
bonnet pull handle missing
engine management light on
Oil leak
nearside front swivel seal slightly leaking
nearside headlamp adjuster not working but aim ok and headlight seccure
nearside rear trailing arm slight play in bush (onto chassis)
offside front swivel seal slightly leaking
offside front track rod end boot perished but not split
offside headlamp adjuster not working but aim ok and headlight seccure
offside rear calliper looks damp but no visable leak
offside rear trailing arm slight play in bush (onto chassis)
slight play in front propshaft sliding joint
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f seat belt buckel damaged but still working as required
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml on
o/s/f seat belt buckel damaged but still working as required
Front number plate cracked
Nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn
Offside rear shockabsorber rubbers worn
Wipers only work on full speed
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front bull bar loose
Front number plate cracked
Nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn
Offside rear shockabsorber rubbers worn
Wipers only work on full speed
Front brake pads low
Rear exhaust bracket loose
Slight play in rear shockabsorber bushes
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake pads low
Rear exhaust bracket loose
Slight play in rear shockabsorber bushes
Unable to open nearside rear door
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
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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C855 EHU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 C855 EHU, 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 C855 EHU registered?
C855 EHU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C855 EHU safe to buy?
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