MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.4.3 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure radius arm to axle bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead/pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front swivel joints leaking
Front swivels pitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
chassis corroded in various places
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all chassis heavily under sealed and has had excessive welding through out suspension mounts and chassis
both inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area
both swivel balls leaking
corrosion around inner bulk head near door mounts
front and rear suspension mounts and all support beams corroded
power steering pump slight leaking
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on top of o/s front chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on chassis and towards rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all chassis heavily under sealed and has had excessive welding through out suspension mounts and chassis
both inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area
both swivel balls leaking
corrosion around inner bulk head near door mounts
front and rear suspension mounts and all support beams corroded
power steering pump slight leaking
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat bolt next to tub (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced retractor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat bolt (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on outside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded all around (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded all around (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
all chassis heavily under sealed and welded throught out vehicle and has excessive welding before
aux belt frayed
both inner wings corroded but not in prescribed area
both swivel balls leaking
front and rear suspension mount sand all support beams corroded
exhaust slight corrosion centre
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
heavily undersealed
slight free play in steering wheel Colum
slight oil leak
slight play in both front swivel joints
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front and centre exhaust sections corroded
nearside rear bump stop corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front and centre exhaust sections corroded
nearside rear bump stop corroded
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front brake discs heavily rusted but not weekened.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
both front brake discs heavily rusted but not weekened.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
play in steering colume bottom uj
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
2x rear brakes out of adjustment
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s/f brake low efficiency
play in steering colume bottom uj
2x rear discs slightly warped
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ferrules rusty
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
2x rear discs slightly warped
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ferrules rusty
same
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r brake out of adjustment
o/s/r body mount corroded
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C202 NRC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 C202 NRC, 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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C202 NRC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.
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