MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advise ft brake travel
corrosian welding and sealed throghout
diff leak
oil leak
play in props strong advise
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
chassis and floor pan corroded throughout
oil leak
propshaft defective
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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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C153 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C153 ETG, 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 C153 ETG registered?
C153 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1985.
Is C153 ETG safe to buy?
The MOT history for C153 ETG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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