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59,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head slight corrosion both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front chassie has small cut
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure midle mount (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear axle a frame,balljoint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Engine mounting excessively loose nut hand tight (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear universal joint badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front, Centre & rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Nut is loose (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
foot plate on o/s holed
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C289 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 C289 OVW, 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 C289 OVW registered?
C289 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C289 OVW safe to buy?
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