MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
bonnet stay missing
drivers door in a poor state of repair
drivers seat in a poor state of repair
front tyres getting low & cracking on sidewalls
nearside door in a poor state of repair
nearside door mirror glass cracked
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
bonnet stay missing
drivers door in a poor state of repair
drivers seat in a poor state of repair
front tyres getting low & cracking on sidewalls
nearside door in a poor state of repair
nearside door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all wheel and tyres changed michelin tyres fitted all round
o/s seat belt slight fraying
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s seat belt slight fraying
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C268 LTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc 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 C268 LTT, 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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C268 LTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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