MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS
N/S/F SIDE STEP SHARP EDGES
O/S/F SIDE STEP SHARP EDGES
Oil leak
UPPER AXEL TIE BAR O/S EXCESIVE PLAY
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
UPPER AXEL TIE BAR O/S EXCESIVE PLAY
Oil leak
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
oil leak
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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C262 DMH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C262 DMH, 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 C262 DMH registered?
C262 DMH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C262 DMH safe to buy?
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