MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
nearside spot lamp not working
play in rear propshaft rear UJ
reverse light not working
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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C248 HCS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 C248 HCS, 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 C248 HCS registered?
C248 HCS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1985.
Is C248 HCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C248 HCS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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