MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive front differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer (7.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured (0.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush excessively worn
Underside coated in grease and oil
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light inoperative when lights are on (4.3.3 (b))
Underside coated in grease and oil
Vehicle coated in oil and grease
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front plastic coating cracked keep under observasion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle underside coated in oil and grease hard to check pipes, hoses,joints ect.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Plastic coating cracked keep under observation (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle underside coated in oil/grease hard to check brake pipes/ hoses and steering joints
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated coating cracked keep under observation (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle underside coated in grease /oil hard to check steering joints ,brake hoses and pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes and hoses coated on grease. (3.6.B.2c)
Underside of vehicle coated in grease unable to check condition
underside coated in grease on brake pipes,hoses,bushes ect
All brake pipes,chassis etc coated in grease/oil
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
All brake pipes,chassis etc coated in grease/oil
All brake pipes,chassis etc coated in grease
n/s/r tyre cut in tread no cord showing
All brake pipes and hoses coated in grease
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes coated in grease
underside coated in oil?
all underside components unable to be checked due to covering of oil/grease etc
Vehicle excessivly dirty. Unable to inspect Brake pipes
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Vehicle excessivly dirty. Unable to inspect Brake pipes
Oil leak
Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CHZ 661 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 CHZ 661, 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 CHZ 661 registered?
CHZ 661 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is CHZ 661 safe to buy?
The MOT history for CHZ 661 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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