MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
MASSIVE OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX - RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
REAR PROPSHAFT - REAR SWIVEL UNIT HAS EXCESS PLAY
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C148 XST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 C148 XST, 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 C148 XST registered?
C148 XST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1985.
Is C148 XST safe to buy?
The MOT history for C148 XST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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