MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive flange cover split.
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering damper Bushes (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering damper Bushes (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Swivel hub seals weeping.
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear outer hub seal weeping
Offside Rear outer hub seal weeping
offside front & nearside front inner hub oil seal slightly seeping of oil
sign of corrision on nearside rear crossmember
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front & nearside front inner hub oil seal slightly seeping of oil
sign of corrision on nearside rear crossmember
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear & offside rear hub oil slightly seeping oil
offside front & nearside front inner hub oil seal slightly seeping oil
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear & offside rear hub oil slightly seeping oil
offside front & nearside front inner hub oil seal slightly seeping oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front & nearside front inner hub seal leaking oil
offside rear & nearside rear outer hub seal leaking oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condition of nearside front brake disc
offside front & nearside front inner hub seal leaking oil
offside rear & nearside rear outer hub seal leaking oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front prop shaft universal joint slightly worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C605 UPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C605 UPV, 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 40 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 C605 UPV registered?
C605 UPV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1986.
Is C605 UPV safe to buy?
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