MOT Status
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185,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front chassis (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
both sides front swivel housings slightly leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C109 LBW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C109 LBW, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C109 LBW?
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What year was C109 LBW registered?
C109 LBW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C109 LBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C109 LBW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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