MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
battery box corroded
some blue smoke from exhaust
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
battery box corroded
some blue smoke from exhaust
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
chassis welded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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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C300 VMS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 C300 VMS, 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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How do I check the history of C300 VMS?
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What year was C300 VMS registered?
C300 VMS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1985.
Is C300 VMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C300 VMS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C300 VMS have outstanding finance?
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