MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,150 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded at points
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Steering head bearings has slight free play Slight wear (2.2.2 (g))
Underside of vehicle has corrosion at points
Fuel system component leaking No1 Injector pipe (7.2.3)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
rearmost exhaust mount rubber splitting
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)
rearmost exhaust mount rubber splitting
Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise from top bearing (2.1.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play upper u/j in engine bay (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise from top bearing (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
DAMPER end bush worn
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both lower pins bent (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking
clutch pedal pad missing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front shock absorber lower attachment pin is bent.
Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in steering damper offside mounting bush
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside front shock absorber lower attachment pin is bent
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak from header tank overflow.
Offside front shock absorber lower attachment pin is bent
Offside rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
some corrosion to fuel tank
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C211 ULS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 C211 ULS, 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 C211 ULS registered?
C211 ULS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1985.
Is C211 ULS safe to buy?
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