MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,311 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewall - o/s down to cord but within limits
slight play in n/s/f steering arm joint & gaitor splitting
surface rust on brake springs & shockers
surface rust on rear brake pipes
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewall - o/s down to cord but within limits
slight play in n/s/f steering arm joint & gaitor splitting
surface rust on brake springs & shockers
surface rust on rear brake pipes
front wipers splitting on edges
headlamp focus on lower limits
light corrosion on rear brake pipes
slight play in n/s drag link ball joint
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
surface rust on coil springs
dampness around bottom of steering box
general surface rust on chassis rails & all steering/suspension components
slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing
small split on n/s wiper blade end
surface rust on coil springs
surface rust on front & rear brake pipes (minor)
slight cuts in all four tyrre side walls
slight surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C878 EHU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 C878 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 C878 EHU registered?
C878 EHU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C878 EHU safe to buy?
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