MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,476 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
brake pedal could be better
bulkhead corroded behind heater (outwith prescribed area)
diff seals leaking
footwell at front both sides very corroded/holed and some type of repair no displacement of body at all
gearbox oil leaks
oil leaks offside front unknown
possible boost pressure leak
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
brake pedal could be better
bulkhead corroded behind heater (outwith prescribed area)
diff seals leaking
footwell at front both sides very corroded/holed and some type of repair no displacement of body at all
gearbox oil leaks
oil leaks offside front unknown
possible boost pressure leak
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside floor corroded but outwith any ptrescribed areas (advise)
offside front hub bearings slight play (advise)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside floor corroded but outwith any ptrescribed areas (advise)
offside front hub bearings slight play (advise)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine not getting full throttle
near side front floor corroded
play in rear propshaft
slight oil leak at steering pump
slight play in rear axle ball joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C137 CST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C137 CST, 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 C137 CST registered?
C137 CST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C137 CST safe to buy?
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