MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,801 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pedal long
n/s/r diff seal leaking poss in to drum
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
brake pedal long
n/s/r diff seal leaking poss in to drum
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
o/s/r wheel rim has a repair
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front swivel hubs leaking oil
nearside rear hub seal leaking oil
offside front wiper blade poor condition
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front swivel hubs leaking oil
nearside rear hub seal leaking oil
offside front wiper blade poor condition
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front steering joint seals leaking
horn switch
rear of chassis is corroded but has been repaired
track rod rubbing gaurd
front swivel oil seals leaking
nearside rear axle seal leaking
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
front swivel oil seals leaking
nearside rear axle seal leaking
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
cannot gain access to rear door
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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C209 BEU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C209 BEU, 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 C209 BEU registered?
C209 BEU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1985.
Is C209 BEU safe to buy?
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