MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All Front Steering Rod Rubbers Split or Deteriated
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All Front Steering Rod Rubbers Split or Deteriated
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak from switch or filter
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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C173 GTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C173 GTU, 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 C173 GTU registered?
C173 GTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C173 GTU safe to buy?
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