MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
oil leak
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate
signs of fluid misting around steering b ox
slight wear in steering box
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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C559 MGO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 C559 MGO, 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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How do I check the history of C559 MGO?
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What year was C559 MGO registered?
C559 MGO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C559 MGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for C559 MGO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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