MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing and clutch (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Fine cut in tyre sidewall
Offside Front Outer Fine cut in tyre sidewall
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear of front out-rigger has corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking gas at joint/clamp (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer Fine cut in tyre sidewall
Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords
oil leak
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ns side step insecure
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all tyres cracked perished
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all tyres cracked perished
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C116 LTO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 C116 LTO, 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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C116 LTO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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