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C557 CTT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,152 mi
Last recorded138,152 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 CTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 138,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced suspension arm rear mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft splined joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have numerous cuts in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have numerous cuts in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel lift pump slightly damp

nearside front door stiff to open from inside

nearside rear brake drum has signs of transmission oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,114 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger at rear of front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear hubs damp

Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,985 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger at rear of front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated attachment eye corroded (5.2.3)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres in poor condition

both rear axle outer hub seals leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2017 137,985 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front of front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger at rear of front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated attachment eye corroded (5.2.3)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres in poor condition

both rear axle outer hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2016 137,568 miles

centre bolt on crossmember corroded

front and rear propshaft sliding splines worn

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead panel (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated attachment eye corroded (5.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres have cuts but none in excess of requirements

nearside steering damper mounting bush worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2015 136,924 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated mounting eye (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have cuts and damage but not in excess of requirements

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear propshaft slightly worn

Fail 25 Nov 2015 136,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated mounting eye (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have cuts and damage but not in excess of requirements

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear propshaft slightly worn

front propshaft worn

Pass 20 Nov 2014 136,343 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have cuts in tread areas and sidewalls but none in excess of requirements

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front inner wing/bulkhead panel brake servo mounting presribed area repaired

steering damper mounting bush worn

underside of fuel injection pump damp but does not appear to be leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2014 136,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have cuts in tread areas and sidewalls but none in excess of requirements

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front inner wing/bulkhead panel brake servo mounting presribed area repaired

steering damper mounting bush worn

underside of fuel injection pump damp but does not appear to be leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 135,525 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres have cuts in tread areas but none in excess of requirements

both rear suspension bump stops missing

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 27 Nov 2013 135,525 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres have cuts in tread areas but none in excess of requirements

both rear suspension bump stops missing

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 134,595 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have many cuts in tread areas but not in excess of requirements

both rear suspension bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front propshaft rear uj worn

rear propshaft front uj and sliding shaft worn

Fail 19 Nov 2012 134,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have many cuts in tread areas but not in excess of requirements

both rear suspension bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front propshaft rear uj worn

rear propshaft front uj and sliding shaft worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 133,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have cuts in tread areas but not in excess of requirements

brake servo vacuum hose deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2011 133,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have cuts in tread areas but not in excess of requirements

brake servo vacuum hose deteriorated

transmission brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2010 132,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have cuts in tread and sidewall areas

both rear suspension bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 132,855 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have cuts in tread and sidewall areas

both rear suspension bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 131,797 miles

2nd crossmember from front corroded

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres cut in tread and sidewall areas

both rear suspension bump stops missing

handbrake near to end of reserve travel

nearside and offside front seat belt attacment rings corroded

nearside steering damper bush worn

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Dec 2009 131,795 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

2nd crossmember from front corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres cut in tread and sidewall areas

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside steering damper mounting bush worn

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Nov 2009 131,742 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

2nd crossmember from front corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres cut in tread and sidewall areas

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside steering damper mounting bush worn

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Nov 2008 128,639 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear axle corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 128,639 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear axle corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 125,718 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly cut

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2007 125,627 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres badly cut

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2006 122,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have cuts and splits in tread area

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

slight wear in steering box shaft

Fail 11 Oct 2006 121,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 118,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 118,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

propshaft defective

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C557 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C557 CTT, 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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C557 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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