MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective missing (3.1 (c))
Brake performance unable to be tested no power steering & gears cannot be readily changed (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Arch & metal part below (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Obligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch & metal part below (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Hazard light inoperative
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Gearbox mount insecure
Offside Exhaust unshielded exiting from wing & can cause serious injury if touched
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear axle seal slight weep
Offside Rear axle seal slight weep
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both rear (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
transmission fault
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
transmission fault
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C607 XRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 C607 XRU, 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 C607 XRU registered?
C607 XRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1985.
Is C607 XRU safe to buy?
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