MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak
Slight play in front axle steady arm
Slight play in rear propshaft
Slight play in steering column lower UJ
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake pipes corroding slightly
slight engine oil leaks
slight oil leaks from rear axle
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
BOTH FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERRISHED
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
BOTH FRONT FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERRISHED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
REAR PROP U J IN VERY POOR CONDITION
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C208 LBW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 C208 LBW, 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 C208 LBW registered?
C208 LBW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1985.
Is C208 LBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C208 LBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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