MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,199 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in A frame rear ball joint
slight play in steering box
various oil leaks
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak slight ()
oil leak engine ,gearbox and rear hub
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both headlamp reflectors tarnished
bottom of both doors corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C238 FWO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 C238 FWO, 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 C238 FWO registered?
C238 FWO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1985.
Is C238 FWO safe to buy?
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