MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,215 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All ball joint dust covers have minor cracking to the rubbers
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
All ball joint dust covers have minor cracking to the rubbers
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front prop uj worn
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear diff worn
all disc s corroded
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Front prop uj worn
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear diff worn
all disc s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak rear axle
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s door check strap missing
slight leak from pas box
underside dirty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s door check strap missing
slight leak from pas box
underside dirty
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
diff leaking oil
drivers seat slightly loose
n/s/ door catch weak on holding
steering box has oil misting
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
diff leaking oil
drivers seat slightly loose
n/s/ door catch weak on holding
steering box has oil misting
brake pedal anti slip deteriorated not considered excessively.
offside rear service brake disc inner face corroded becoming excessively.
engine oil leak.
offside rear service brake disc inner face pitted becoming excessively.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
engine oil leak.
offside rear service brake disc inner face pitted becoming excessively.
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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C551 HBV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C551 HBV, 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 C551 HBV registered?
C551 HBV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1985.
Is C551 HBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C551 HBV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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