MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,536 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front to rear pipe some clips/retainers missing
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear number partcialy obscured by roof ladder
Front to rear pipe some clips/retainers missing
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear number partcialy obscured by roof ladder
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front propshaft rear u/j worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front propshaft rear u/j worn
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear body mount corroded
Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear toe bar mounting braket loose on near side
Unable to carry out complete assessment of boot due to fitted carpet
offside rear step mount corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear body mount corroded
Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear toe bar mounting braket loose on near side
Unable to carry out complete assessment of boot due to fitted carpet
offside rear step mount corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
front flex brakepipe n/s metal end starting to corrode
N/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C408 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 C408 YEC, 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 C408 YEC registered?
C408 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1985.
Is C408 YEC safe to buy?
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