MOT Status
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139,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
chassis has advanced corr
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AT ANTI ROLL BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER TO CAB MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AT ANTI ROLL BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall
Offside Rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall
Offside Rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
metal brake pipes cover in under seal
n/s/r tyre worn
o/s/f out rigger corroded
slight oil leak on n/s/r hub
slight oil leak on n/s/r shocker
temp repair made to rear exhaust box
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded
o/s/f out rigger corroded
slight oil leak on n/s/r hub
slight oil leak on n/s/r shocker
nearside rear tyre wall deep cracking
oil leak
rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wall deep cracking
play in nearside front hub bearing
rear crossmember corroded
throttle slightly sticky
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C9 BRD is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 C9 BRD, 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 39 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 C9 BRD registered?
C9 BRD is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1987.
Is C9 BRD safe to buy?
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