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124,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Half Of Light Source Not Working. Strongly Advise Repair (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Slight Fluid Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight Free Play In Steering Box
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint Also Appears To Have Slight Play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Half Of Light Source Not Working. Strongly Advise Repair (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple Slight Fluid Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight Play In Steering Box/Linkage
Handbrake travel high
Oil leak from engine
rear fog lamp only working on main beam
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component insecurely attached securing bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
rear fog lamp only working on main beam
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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C156 LNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C156 LNT, 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 C156 LNT registered?
C156 LNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1985.
Is C156 LNT safe to buy?
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