MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
offside rear bump stop missing
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Slight play in steering damper bush
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
sump slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C504 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C504 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 C504 VUY registered?
C504 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C504 VUY safe to buy?
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