MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,966 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axle A frame (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axle A frame (2.4.G.2)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
1970 engine fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
1970 engine fitted
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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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C521 BNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C521 BNW, 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 C521 BNW registered?
C521 BNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1985.
Is C521 BNW safe to buy?
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