MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,142 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door card loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive hose to oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak from nearside rear hub
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive hose to oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak from nearside rear hub
Fluid near front brakes
Nearside Rear Hub leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle corroded in many places but not hold or weakened
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fluid near front brakes
Nearside Rear Hub leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle corroded in many places but not hold or weakened
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface rust to chassis members
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface rust to chassis
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in o/s/f kingpins
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no tow bar fitted
slight play in n/s/f kingpin
surface rust to rear member
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
slight play in n/s king pin
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
slight play in n/s king pin
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight play in swivel pin
surface rust to chassis
slight play in swivel pin
surface rust to chassis
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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C52 ATC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 C52 ATC, 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 C52 ATC registered?
C52 ATC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1985.
Is C52 ATC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C52 ATC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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