MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Repeater not working
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Floor in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
several minor oil leaks from eng/g/box/power steering and axles
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear floor mounts corroded
battery tray corroded
both axles corroded
play in front prop rear uj
throttle notchy
battery tray corroded
engine oil leak
front diff seal leaking
front prop shaft rear most uj worn
rear axle corroded
rear floor support sections corroded
throttle pedal not returning smoothly
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
battery tray corroded
engine oil leak
front diff seal leaking
front prop shaft rear most uj worn
rear axle corroded
rear floor support sections corroded
throttle pedal not returning smoothly
Nearside Front flexi fouling coil spring on full lock
brake pedal has reserved travel
central rear (diff ball joint boot split)
various oil leaks
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has reserve travel
Central Rear diff ball joint boot split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion hole in driver foot well
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier very rusted (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier very rusted (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
battery box in a rusted condition
slight rust front of floor pan
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery box in a rusted condition
slight rust front of floor pan
Front floor pan slightly rusted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
battery box in a rusted condition
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery box in a rusted condition
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brake pedel long
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Advise nearside front hub seal leaking.
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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C972 YRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 C972 YRU, 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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C972 YRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1986.
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