MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,380 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front body corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear cross member corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front steering arm has slight play in bush
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
both front swivels slight leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam driving light (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front steering arm has slight play in bush
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
both front swivels slight leak
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front housing swivel slightly leaking
Nearside Front tyre wearing away from outer edge
Offside Front housing swivel slightly leaking
Oil leak from engine ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s n/s front swivel housing slightly oil leaking
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s n/s front swivel housing slightly oil leaking
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s n/s front swivel housing slightly oil leak
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s n/s front swivel housing slightly oil leak
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s o/f front swivel housing slightly oil leak
o/f rear hub slightly oil leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s,o/f side front swivel housing slightly oil leak
o/s rear hub oil seal leaking
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C860 NNV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C860 NNV, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C860 NNV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 1985.
Is C860 NNV safe to buy?
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