MOT Status
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187,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple places (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Trailing arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Radius arm nuts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Horn intermittent
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Sticky hazard switch
Horn intermittent
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Sticky hazard switch
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
OSR hub seal leaking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
OSR hub seal leaking
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake anti slip rubber worn
off side front seat belt caseing missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C245 EDV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 C245 EDV, 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 C245 EDV registered?
C245 EDV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1985.
Is C245 EDV safe to buy?
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