MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet only secured with 2 rubber hooks
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead/footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead/footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering linkage/connecting arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight light perishing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight light perishing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head near body mounting under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight light perishing in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle oil leak
has slight corrosion under body and battery tray
Fuel system component leaking lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
has slight corrosion under body and battery tray
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joint/s (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
little reserve travel on service brake pedal at time of test
nearside front tyre sidewall damage
oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play bolts loose (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings dumb iron (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin bolts loose (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Axle swivel joint has slight play a frame ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear arm (2.2.C.1d)
both front swivels leaking
oil leak from engine
oil leak from transfer box
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Has slight play in nearside front joint
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Has slight play in nearside front joint
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
battery light on
side repeaters not working (not reqd)on this years model
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both spheres weaping
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
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C492 TRT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 C492 TRT, 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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C492 TRT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 1985.
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