MOT Status
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99,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Central Rear Upper Axle "A" frame ball joint gaiter damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens taped over (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle fulcrum/A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear movement/play in shock absorber
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside steering damper bush slightly worn not resulting in excessive movement
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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C588 JTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C588 JTL, 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 C588 JTL registered?
C588 JTL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C588 JTL safe to buy?
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