MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()
Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable defective (1.1.15 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested Hand brake cable inoperative (1.2.1 (g))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch lightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch lightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front hub seals leaking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all steering rubber covers deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all steering rubber covers deteriorated
all tyres perished
front section of chassis corroded
nearside front hub seal leaking
offside rear hub seal leaking
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
advanced corrosion through out chassis
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
advanced corrosion through out chassis
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front prop rear u/j worn
Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
advise engine has an oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
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C639 OJB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 C639 OJB, 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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C639 OJB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1985.
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