MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,330 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bulk head holed slightly
temporary exhaust hanger fitted to rear but system well supported
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bulk head holed slightly
temporary exhaust hanger fitted to rear but system well supported
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wheels run close to track control arms on full lock
some corrosion on upper bulkhead both sides front
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Signs of chassis corrosion.
Slight mist of oil from nearside rear back plate.
Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Signs of chassis corrosion.
Slight mist of oil from nearside rear back plate.
advise slight wear in o/s track rod end
advise small split in drop arm ball joint cover
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
offside front outrigger holed but not in prescribed area
transmission brake binding slightly
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
cut in offside rear tyre tread
front pads getting low
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
offside rear chassis corroded to a hole
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C503 VDD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 C503 VDD, 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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C503 VDD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1985.
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