MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering locking device missing All steering ball joints missing split pins (2.1.3 (d))
Coolant leak inlet manifold ()
Wiring to starter fouling on exhaust manifold
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
has a water leak from rad
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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C418 JVE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 C418 JVE, 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 C418 JVE registered?
C418 JVE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C418 JVE safe to buy?
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