MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,188 miAbove average mileage for this year
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clutch anti slip missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
body at o/s centre outrigger corroding
n/s drag link end boot split
n/s/f outrigger corroding
rear cross member corroding at outriggers
slight play in o/s swivel hub upper and lower pins
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
body corroding at o/s centre outrigger mounting
n/s drag link end dust boot split
n/s/f outrigger corroding
rear cross member outriggers corroding
slight play in o/s/f upper and lower swivel hub pins
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)
front prop shaft rear hardy spicer joint worn
rear cross member outrigger corroded
slight play in 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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C389 LUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C389 LUJ, 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 C389 LUJ registered?
C389 LUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1985.
Is C389 LUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C389 LUJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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