MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,074 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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OFFSIDE FRONT HUB AREA DAMP
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside headlamp reflector starting to deteriorate and affect beam image
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
nearside headlamp reflector starting to deteriorate and affect beam image
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both headlamp reflectors badly corroded
offside sidelight & side repeater are dim in operation
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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C859 HOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C859 HOX, 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 C859 HOX registered?
C859 HOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 1986.
Is C859 HOX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C859 HOX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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