MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,347 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
exhaust joint fouling sump.
front propshaft front u/j worn.
nearside of upper bulkhead rusting.
oil leaks
rear exhaust section rusting.
slight play in offside front hub.
slight play in rear hubs.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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 (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)
exhaust joint fouling sump.
front propshaft front u/j worn.
nearside of upper bulkhead rusting.
oil leaks
rear exhaust section rusting.
slight play in offside front hub.
slight play in rear hubs.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
fuel filter damp
play nearside rear wheel bearing
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
fuel filter damp
play nearside rear wheel bearing
n/s/f wheel rubbing slightly on suspension arm on left lock
o/s/f shock absorber turret starting to corrode
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r tyre has small cut in outer wall
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
offside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to see cords
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C973 BPW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 C973 BPW, 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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C973 BPW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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