MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front steering arm has play
Near side bulkhead corroded Both front floors corroded
Both front swivel joints play just in limits and leaking slightly
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play All tie rod ball joint gaiters split slightly (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Both front swivel joints play just in limits and leaking slightly
Offside Front Torsion rod bush has slight play
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bulkhead corroded Both front wheel bearings have play
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering locking device missing steering column both bolts (2.2.C.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all recommend wax oiling (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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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C370 HBA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C370 HBA, 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 C370 HBA registered?
C370 HBA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C370 HBA safe to buy?
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