MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate damaged
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf drivers side mirror slightly damaged.
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
hand brake lever near end of travel
nearside mirror slightly cracked
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C223 NGK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 C223 NGK, 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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C223 NGK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C223 NGK safe to buy?
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