MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,246 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap sealing washer in very poor condition
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Various suspension bushes perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake effort low
Offside rear tyre badly perished
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Various oil leaks from engine and transmition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake effort low
Offside rear tyre badly perished
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Various oil leaks from engine and transmition
general underbody surface corrosion
nearside front floor sectio corroding, not in prescribed area
no spare wheel fitted
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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C955 DVG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 C955 DVG, 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 C955 DVG registered?
C955 DVG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.
Is C955 DVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for C955 DVG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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