MOT Status
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111,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column U/JS BOTH HAVE SOME PLAY
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column U/JS BOTH HAVE SOME PLAY
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))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail OF REAR PROP (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Chassis COVER IN MUD
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MUD (1.1.11 (c))
Central Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chaises (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
vehicle is leaning to the near side, near side front tyre is cracked
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering modified, but not inappropriately NOT FITTED (2.3.7)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering modified, but not inappropriately NOT FITTED (2.3.7)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
HOLE LAND COVER IN MUD
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR U/J WORN
OFF SIDE FRONT TYER IS CUT
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
OFF SIDE FRONT TYER IS CUT
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C135 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 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 C135 YEC, 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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C135 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1985.
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