MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,068 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
stearing coluom u/j play slight
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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C171 CAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 C171 CAT, 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 C171 CAT registered?
C171 CAT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1985.
Is C171 CAT safe to buy?
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