MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,858 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Drag link end loose rear drag link inner joint (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bar (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise both track rod end rubbers perished
advise coolant leak from core plug
advise front number plate incomplete
advise n/s/r indicator lense temp repair
advise o/s/f sidelight lense missing
advise rear lower shock bushs worn
advise reverse light lense incomplete
advise slight blow from exhasut front pipe rear joint
advise slight leak from power steering box and slight play
advise slight lift in both drag link ends
advise slight play in o/s/r radius arm rear bush
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise both track rod end rubbers perished
advise coolant leak from core plug
advise front number plate incomplete
advise n/s/r indicator lense temp repair
advise o/s/f sidelight lense missing
advise rear lower shock bushs worn
advise reverse light lense incomplete
advise slight blow from exhasut front pipe rear joint
advise slight leak from power steering box and slight play
advise slight lift in both drag link ends
advise slight play in o/s/r radius arm rear bush
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Inner Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Outer Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise both headlamps poor beam
advise front radius arms front bushs slight play
advise n/s/f flexi brake hose perished
advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and n/s/r low on tread
advise slight lift in A frame ball joint
advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise both headlamps poor beam
advise front radius arms front bushs slight play
advise n/s/f flexi brake hose perished
advise o/s/f side light lense broken
advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and n/s/r low on tread
advise rocker cover gasket leaking oil
advise slight lift in A frame ball joint
advise slight lift in drop arm ball joint
advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
rear diff has slight oil leak .
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
rear diff has slight oil leak .
advise all flexi brake hoses perished
advise front number plate damaged
advise o/s/r indicator lense faded
advise oil leak from rear diff seal
advise slight play in steering column upper u/j
advise steering damper bushs perished and worn
oil leak
rear diff locking nut is insecure which is giving excessieve movement to rear u/j
spare tyre defective
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Inner Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
exccesive oil leak around sump of engine .
rear diff locking nut is insecure which is giving excessive movement to rear u/j .
spare tyre defective
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C435 ASL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 C435 ASL, 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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C435 ASL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1985.
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