MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering drive belt loose.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering drive belt loose.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm arm loose on splines (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise both rear top shocker bushes slight play
advise n/s/r wheel bearing slight play
advise oil leak on diff
advise oil leak on engine
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front floor holed and corroded
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front floor holed and corroded
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlights of different type but still considered to be a matched pair
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlights of different type but still considered to be a matched pair
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C608 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 C608 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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C608 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1985.
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