MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C508 AHU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 C508 AHU, 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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How do I check the history of C508 AHU?
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What year was C508 AHU registered?
C508 AHU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1985.
Is C508 AHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C508 AHU shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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