MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
483,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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C966 CUA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C966 CUA, 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 C966 CUA registered?
C966 CUA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1986.
Is C966 CUA safe to buy?
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