MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))
SEVERAL WELDED REPAIRS CARRIED OUT ON O/S AND N/S CHASSIS RAILS
STEERING BOX AND FRONT DIFF HOUSING ARE WET WITH OIL
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL IS WET WITH OIL
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S AND N/S STEERING SPHERES
STEERING BOX WET WITH OIL
all four tyres perished
slight corrosion to floor pan
slight corrosion to floor pan
slight play in front tractor joints
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside washer weak
offside rear underbody corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tractor seals leaking slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tractor seals leaking slightly
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak on rear axle.
Slight fuel leak from engine.
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear axle leaking oil.
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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C97 ARW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 C97 ARW, 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 C97 ARW registered?
C97 ARW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1986.
Is C97 ARW safe to buy?
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