MOT Status
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1,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery cable chafing on bolt (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering locking device ineffective steering arm that attaches to power steering box nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pipe from filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front axle hub seals leaking
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Suspension/ shock absorber turret corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Both front hub seals leaking
Gearbox mountings insecure. (Fixings loose)
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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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C903 VWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 C903 VWP, 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 C903 VWP registered?
C903 VWP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C903 VWP safe to buy?
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