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128,779 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust touching chassis (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower exhaust fouling along chassis
Central Front gearbox fouling under body/floor section
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seat belts frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed emissions and emits black soot (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly fitted to the front, difficult to read (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Speedometer clearly inoperative speedo innop (7.8 (b) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working both rear side lights innop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower exhaust fouling along chassis
Central Front gearbox fouling under body/floor section
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seat belts frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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C436 DJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C436 DJO, 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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C436 DJO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.
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