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103,966 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Underbody corroded
Both front floor pans corroded and feel soft
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front bulk head corroded and feels soft but not holded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear cross member corroded
Rear exhaust tail pipe missing
Rear floor pan corroded
Rear out riggers corroded
Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Bulk head corroded
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear and front (6.1.2 (a))
Floor pan corroded
Handbrake close to end travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outrigger corroded
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Underbody corroded
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front bulkhead corroded
Nearside Front Outrigger corroded
engine oily.
gearbox oily.
n/s/f washer n/w.
slight leak n/s/f swivel hub.
slight leak o/s/f swivel hub
slight leak steering box.
underbody corroded
Fuel system component leaking injection pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
engine oily.
gearbox oily.
n/s/f washer n/w.
slight leak n/s/f swivel hub.
slight leak steering box.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to o/s/r flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f swivel hub slight leak.
slight leak from steering box.
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to o/s/r flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f swivel hub slight leak.
slight leak from steering box.
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount under bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached foward bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount under bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Number one injector slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Bulkhead corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Floors/bulk-head nearside and offside showing heavy corrosion
Nearside Rear Deteriorated suspension bump stop
Offside Front Suspension bump stop missing
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
bulk-heads/floors showing heavy corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
bulk-heads/floors showing heavy corrosion
battery support corroded
front floors/bulk head corrosion previously repaired
offside front seat-belt release externally damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery compartment showing corrosion
diesel injection pump possibly slightly damp (leak?)
nearside rear outrigger showing heavy corrosion
oil leak from nearside rear hub
previous work to nearside and offside front bulk-heads/floors (corrosion)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery compartment showing excessive corrosion
diesel injection pump possibly slightly damp (leak?)
nearside rear outrigger showing heavy corrosion
nearside rear service brake lazy (oil leak)
previous work to nearside and offside front bulk-heads/floors (corrosion)
all tyres starting to perish
nearside front bulk head corroded
nearside front tractor joint leaking
nearside rear half shaft leaking
offside rear top shock absorber bush worn
offside seat belt stalk cover broken
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyres starting to perish
nearside front bulk head corroded
nearside front tractor joint leaking
nearside rear half shaft leaking
offside rear top shock absorber bush worn
offside seat belt stalk cover broken
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all tyres out of shape plus perished with fairly bad cracking
battery compartment showing heavy corrosion
damage to offside front seatbelt release
front floors showing heavy corrosion
nearside outriggers showing heavy corrosion
offside door stay bracket corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
smoke emissions on limits today
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front number plate slightly insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyre [inner/outer]side walls ,lump/ripples????
both sides front shoch absorber mount towers slightly corroded
off side rear indicator lamp slightly dim/output low???
rear prop shaft [front]flange bolts slightly insecure
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
near side under battery panel slightly corroded, †off side front suspension raduis arm bushes/axle mounts slightly worn,
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C579 YKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 C579 YKK, 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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C579 YKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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