MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front inner brake pads wearing low
Both front tyres slightly cracked and perished
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Various slight oil weeps
Underside of vehicle dirty/muddy
Various oil weeps
All Coil springs corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
engine coolant hose split
front number plate loose
nearside and offside rear chasis corroded
nearside front brake pipe corroded
some play in steering box
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both front axle seals weeping
both front brake pads low
both front discs nearing wear limit
both rear chassis legs near corrosion limit
corrosion on both front metal brake pipes
exhaust has slight blow from centre section
offside front trailing arm, front bush, nearing wear limit
rear crossmember corroded near tow bar
slight play in nearside rear bearing
smoke test near limit
both front axle seals weeping
both front brake pads low
both front discs nearing wear limit
both rear chassis legs near corrosion limit
corrosion on both front metal brake pipes
exhaust has slight blow from centre section
offside front trailing arm, front bush, nearing wear limit
rear crossmember corroded near tow bar
slight play in nearside rear bearing
smoke test near limit
near side rear axle bump stop missing
slight corrosion on both rear chassis legs
wear in nearside front king pins
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front sidelights are bright
slight wear in nearside front kingpin
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C501 FHB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 C501 FHB, 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 C501 FHB registered?
C501 FHB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1985.
Is C501 FHB safe to buy?
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