MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
steering stabiliser bar has slight play in bush
cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but no cords exposed
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
hand brake drum flange loose
rear propshaft rear u/j worn
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
oil leak on handbrake drum
slight power steering fluid leak
steering damper bush worn
steering drag link ball joint cover split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
oil leak on handbrake drum
slight power steering fluid leak
steering damper bush worn
steering drag link ball joint cover split
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C635 URF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C635 URF, 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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C635 URF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.
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