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BULKHEAD CORRODED
Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear ARCH COVER POORLY SECURED
STEERING BOX HAS LEAK
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CENTRE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end modified such that the steering is adversely affected LOOSELY FITTED WITH SPLIT PIN (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BULKHEAD CORRODED
Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear ARCH COVER POORLY SECURED
STEERING BOX HAS LEAK
Body corroded and holed near lower bulkhead
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both front upped (5.3.2 (c))
Steering column attachment defective Bolt loose on steering shaft (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Body corroded and holed near lower bulkhead
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
After market steering wheel fitted.
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front prop uj slight wear.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight leak
led bulbs fitted to headlamps, beam patterns poor.
n/s headlamp deteriorated.
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not fully sweeping screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi hose burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
After market steering wheel fitted.
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front prop uj slight wear.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight leak
led bulbs fitted to headlamps, beam patterns poor.
n/s headlamp deteriorated.
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering leak
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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C661 WRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 C661 WRU, 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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C661 WRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1985.
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