MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,645 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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steering damper slightly loose
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front swivels have slight seepage
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front swivels have slight seepage
Front Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint required very soon (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Underside surface corrosion
All metal brake pipes beginning to corrode
Front Wipers required soon
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded and required soon.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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C436 TJF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 TJF, 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 C436 TJF registered?
C436 TJF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.
Is C436 TJF safe to buy?
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