MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn fulcrum joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitmen arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitmen arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp extra outer side position light (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp extra outer side position light (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C518 KOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 C518 KOD, 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 C518 KOD registered?
C518 KOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1985.
Is C518 KOD safe to buy?
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