MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy No silencer fitted (7.1.4)
Front LED sidebulbs fitted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Horn poor in sound
N/S/F outrigger holed on the top, near body mount
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Rear number plate light in poor condition
Slight rear brake imbalance
Spare wheel insecure
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement ? bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Pattern poor & headlight in poor condition (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement ? bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X member (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust noisy No silencer fitted (7.1.4)
Front LED sidebulbs fitted
N/S/F outrigger holed on the top, near body mount
Oil leak ()
Rear number plate light in poor condition
Service brake only just met its efficiency 55%
Spare wheel insecure
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal has excessive travel
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper 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)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
windscreen damage nearside top
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
windscreen damage nearside top
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside front hub seal leaking slightly
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C883 FJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 C883 FJO, 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 C883 FJO registered?
C883 FJO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1986.
Is C883 FJO safe to buy?
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