MOT Status
Mileage
103,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake pedal travel
damage to front no plate
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
oil around n/s/f o/s/f driveshaft outer hubs
oil leak
signs of corrosion to front to rear brake pipe
signs of corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
signs of fluid around steering box
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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C278 RMX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 C278 RMX, 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 C278 RMX registered?
C278 RMX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1985.
Is C278 RMX safe to buy?
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