MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,327 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hub oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated axle swivel leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective steering component locking nut (2.1.3 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Various oil leaks
Coolant leak ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear splitting in sidewall
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
fuel tank bracket corroded
bulkhead repair untidy
oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
bulkhead repair untidy
oil leak
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
clutch hydralic pipe kinked
clutch slave cylinder leaking
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
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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C603 LEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 C603 LEJ, 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 C603 LEJ registered?
C603 LEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1985.
Is C603 LEJ safe to buy?
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