MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,566 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Rear Crossmember (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central forward chassis cross member corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear body mounting corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Rear play in differential pinion shaft bearing
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle chassis showing general signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective edges too close to characters (0.1 (d))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) ~120mm (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central forward chassis cross member corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear body mounting corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Rear play in differential pinion shaft bearing
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle chassis showing general signs of corrosion
Offside Rear Body mounting rusted out
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning Belts loose (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Rear Body mounting rusted out
both nearside tyres have cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to reach the cords
chassis is showing signs of surface corrosion
exhaust is starting to corrode
front and rear indicator lenses are starting to deteriorate
metal brake pipes are starting to corrode
rear body mountings from chassis are corroding
Brake performance not tested due to excessively worn prop shaft joint (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both nearside tyres have cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to reach the cords
chassis is showing signs of surface corrosion
exhaust is starting to corrode
front and rear indicator lenses are starting to deteriorate
metal brake pipes are starting to corrode
rear body mountings from chassis are corroding
rear body mountings from chassis are corroding
rear indicator lens are starting to deteriorate
rear tyres are showing wear on the inner edge
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
rear body mountings from chassis are corroding
rear indicator lens are starting to deteriorate
rear tyres are showing wear on the inner edge
offside rear body mounting from chassis is corroding
rear indicator lens are starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear body mounting from chassis is corroding
offside rear tyre is starting to perish
rear indicator lens are starting to deteriorate
Rear number plate deteriorating
Wiper blades deteriorating
Rear number plate deteriorating
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Wiper blades deteriorating
Power steering pump damp
Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering pump damp
Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded
Steering box and pump damp
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front number plate is starting to deteriorate
nearside front out-rigger corroded just outside of a prescribed area
play in drop arm
slight play in rear shock absorber upper bushes
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front number plate is starting to deteriorate
nearside front out-rigger corroded just outside of a prescribed area
play in drop arm
slight play in rear shock absorber upper bushes
Exhaust system deteriorating
Front number plate starting to deteriorate
Injector pump damp
Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded
Power steering pump damp
Rear chassis/bumper area corroded not within a prescribed area
Slight play in rear shock absorber upper mountings
Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate
Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components.
Long travel at handbrake lever
Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded not within a prescribed area
Rear body mounting brackets corroded
Rear chassis cross member corroded not within a prescribed area
Slight play in rear shock absorber upper mountings
Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Long travel at handbrake lever
Nearside front chassis outrigger corroded not within a prescribed area
Rear body mounting brackets corroded
Rear chassis cross member corroded not within a prescribed area
Slight play in rear shock absorber upper mountings
Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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C977 YFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 C977 YFX, 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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C977 YFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1986.
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