MOT Status
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139,991 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Corrosion offside rear outrigger.
Oil leaks at engine.
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Corrosion evident-offside rear x/member.
Oil leaks at engine.
Some wear in rear of rear prop.u/j.
Exhaust fouling rear chassis.
Nearside front tyre cracking.
VEHICLE VERRY DIRTY BORDERING ON A REFUSAL TO TEST.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust fouling rear chassis.
Nearside front tyre cracking.
P.S.fluid resovoir empty.
VEHICLE VERRY DIRTY BORDERING ON A REFUSAL TO TEST.
Rear tyres cracking.
Slight fluid loss at steering box.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear of rear prop. u/j broken up.
Rear tyres cracking.
Slight fluid loss at steering box.
Drivers seat damaged.
Oil leaks at engine.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Back of drivers seat damaged.
Oil leak evident at nearside rear hub cap.
Oil leaks at engine.
Slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing.
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C263 LAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 C263 LAW, 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 C263 LAW registered?
C263 LAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1985.
Is C263 LAW safe to buy?
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