MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hole in off side floor
steering box worn to excess
visibal smoke from exhaust
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
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)
Oil leak
hole in off side floor
steering box worn to excess
visibal smoke from exhaust
both sides front top shockabsorber mountings rusted to excess
both sides rear chassis rusted to excess
both sides rear top shockabsorber bushes worn
fog light switch intermitant
offside front floor rusted to excess
some play in both offside outer track rod ends
steering stiff
the top steering column coupling is worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
both sides front top shockabsorber mountings rusted to excess
both sides rear chassis rusted to excess
both sides rear top shockabsorber bushes worn
fog light switch intermitant
offside front floor rusted to excess
some play in both offside outer track rod ends
steering stiff
the top steering column coupling is worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leaking from offside rear hub
rear fog light switch not working all the time
rusting on underside
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leaking from offside rear hub
rear fog light switch not working all the time
rusting on underside
both sides front metal brake pipes rusted to excess
both sides rear chassis rusted
both sides rear top shockabsorber bushes worn
footbrake reserve travel slightly low
steering box worn to excess
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
both sides front metal brake pipes rusted to excess
both sides rear chassis rusted
both sides rear top shockabsorber bushes worn
steering box worn to excess
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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C469 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C469 VUY, 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 C469 VUY registered?
C469 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C469 VUY safe to buy?
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