MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,408 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
o/s front bumper damaged
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in all front inner and outer trak rod end ball joints
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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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C598 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 C598 FNY, 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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C598 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.
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