MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
slight leak from steering pipe
Brake pipes corroded
Chassis corroded
Floor corroded
Front discs and pads worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear reg plate is slightly distorted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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C548 WJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 C548 WJT, 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 C548 WJT registered?
C548 WJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1985.
Is C548 WJT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C548 WJT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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