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65,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
brakes binding
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at nearside front and offside front brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed. Not allowing full inspection of components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance. 55% (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate light output poor (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven n/s/r 192kgf. o/s/r 90kgf (3.7.B.2)
rear brake binding nearside (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at nearside front and offside front brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear chassis corroded next to tow bar mounting bracket. Non prescribed area as tow bar not fitted at time of test. Requires welding if tow bar is to be refitted
Tow bar not fitted at time of test
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed. Not allowing full inspection of components
Oil leak Both Front Hubs
Oil leak Engine, Gearbox, Transfer Box
Oil leak Both Front Hubs
Oil leak Engine, Gearbox, Transfer Box
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Spare tyre defective
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C505 JWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C505 JWL, 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 40 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 C505 JWL registered?
C505 JWL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1986.
Is C505 JWL safe to buy?
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