MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Lift In Tractor Joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Wear Noticed In Steering Column Intermediate Coupling Lower connection (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Lift In Tractor Joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Wear Noticed In Steering Column Intermediate Coupling Lower connection (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
slight leak from centre exhaust
slight movement in rear prop u/j
slight movement in steering box drop arm ball joint
oil leaks
slight movement in steering drop arm ball joint
slight staining to steering box
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear axle A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated
slight exhaust blow around manifold downpipe joint
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
o/s side lamp dim
power steering box damp
rear axle oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
o/s side lamp dim
power steering box damp
rear axle oil leak
cuts to both rear tyres
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
n/s rear tyre tread low
nail to n/s rear tyre
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
cuts to both rear tyres
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
n/s rear tyre tread low
nail to n/s rear tyre
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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C169 EHW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 C169 EHW, 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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C169 EHW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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