MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,548 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger x2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Oil leak ()
all tyres starting to perish
slight corrosion under vehicle
front tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls
oil leak
steering fluid leak
all tyres perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all tyres perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
front tyres perished
rear discs worn
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front tyres perished
rear discs worn
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C609 WVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 C609 WVJ, 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 C609 WVJ registered?
C609 WVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 1985.
Is C609 WVJ safe to buy?
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