MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,167 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front number plate is cracked.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front number plate is cracked.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
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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C520 TRF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C520 TRF, 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 C520 TRF registered?
C520 TRF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C520 TRF safe to buy?
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