MOT Status
ValidMileage
82,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps down and looses pessure (1.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Not prs (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Not prs (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central brake pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
dash board lights not working
indicator dashboard warning lights not working
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dash Tel Tale NOT working (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dash Tel Tale NOT working (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake insecure Brake pad locating pin missing (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dash Tel Tale NOT working (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dash Tel Tale NOT working (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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C306 COD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C306 COD, 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 C306 COD registered?
C306 COD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C306 COD safe to buy?
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