MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S/F hub has slaight leak of oil
N/S/F stabiliser bush slightly worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S gearbox mount bush worn
O/S/F stabiliser bush slightly worn
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight leak of oil from O/S/R hub
N/S/F hub has slaight leak of oil
N/S/F stabiliser bush slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S gearbox mount bush worn
O/S/F stabiliser bush slightly worn
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight leak of oil from O/S/R hub
Both rear suspension shock absorber casings in poor condition
Engine sometimes runs on after switching off with key
Front axel noisy when steering left or right
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bulk head weakened and corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front and offside rear suspension bump stops missing
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Some brake pipes slightly corroded
Unable to check some brake pipes as covered in underseal
Unable to fully check repairs to body and chassis as covered in underseal
Various areas of corrosion and damage on vehicle
some suspension bushes appear worn however no excessive movement felt
Offside seat belt web has small cuts
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front bulk head weak and rusted
front lower suspension bushes worn mark with yellow chalk
off-side rear bump stop missing
off-side seat belt web small cuts
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brush wires fitted to front wings
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 PUF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?
C389 PUF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 1985.
Is C389 PUF safe to buy?
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