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84,552 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
chassis and underside components rusting
front floor rusted/has had previous repair unable to fully inspect
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
OIL LEEK
near side and off side front floor corroded
rear crossmember corroded
ENGINE OIL LEEK
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear HUB SEAL LEEKING
Rear CROSS MEMBER RUSTING
OIL LEEK
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
OIL LEEK
ENGINE OIL LEEK
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear CHASSIS RUSTING
(Both front footwells corroded and have repaired from the inside with plate & rivets)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear ( Rear x member & both rear ends of chassis slightly corroded)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front footwells corroded and have been repaired from the inside with plate & rivets.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear x- member & both rear ends of chassis slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Front Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing front tow pin (6.6.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Stop lamp not working stop lights not working with position lights "on" (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking 4 x injectors (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C909 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 C909 PRN, 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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C909 PRN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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