MOT Status
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117,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior handle doesn't operate correctly (6.2.3 (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
n/s front steel brake pipe beginning to corrode
park brake efficiency just in limit + long lever travel
Front indicator lenses faded
Play in front swivel hubs
Rear floor supports corroded
Rear propshaft u/j's worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front indicator lenses faded
Play in front swivel hubs
Rear floor supports corroded
Rear propshaft u/j's worn
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)
fluid leak from steering box
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fluid leak from steering box -- corrosion beginning to reasr chassis by existing repairs
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C130 DWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,999cc 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 C130 DWL, 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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What year was C130 DWL registered?
C130 DWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1985.
Is C130 DWL safe to buy?
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