MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,960 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Power steering component leaking Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear chassis generally corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear chassis generally corroded
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
CHASSIS SLIGHT RUSTING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
CHASSIS SLIGHT RUSTING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX
rear chassis rusted not excessive
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear chassis rusted not excessive
Exhaust Tailpipe missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Tailpipe missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
cracking on front number plate
free play detected and steering wheel but now within limits
rear tailbox looks like had repair
slight blow on exhaust manifold
surface corrotion rear brake pipes
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
cracking on front number plate
rear tailbox looks like had repair
slight blow on exhaust manifold
surface corrotion rear brake pipes
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C946 AHY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C946 AHY, 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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What year was C946 AHY registered?
C946 AHY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1985.
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