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170,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Axle swivel joint slightly leaking
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front near side front washer jet not working but off side washer puts enough washer fluid to clear screen
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis crossmember had various points of corrosion and delamination (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis on top excessively corroded/Holed (Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On top of chassis corroded/holed Centre of vehicle (Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis excessively corroded/Holed (Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On top of chassis corroded/holed Centre of vehicle (Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake lever inoperative both sides (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated drivers area (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front slight leak from Axle swivel joint seals both sides
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)
engine fan has no cover
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Front slight leak from Axle swivel joint seals both sides
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)
engine fan has no cover
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front hub leaking oil
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front hub leaking pil
front diff leaking
front prop shaft u/j worn to excess
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
underside of vehicle heavy corrosion but no holes at present time.
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
underside of vehicle heavy corrosion but no holes at present time.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front and rear brake judder.
offside and nearside front wheel bearings noisey.
underbody chassis corrosion/rust.
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
4 rear body mounting bolts missing.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front and rear brake judder.
offside and nearside front wheel bearings noisey.
steering damper mounting bushes worn/play.
underbody chassis corrosion/rust.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front sphere hub seals leaking
Steering damper bush slight play
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Turbo diesel engine fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front sphere hub seals leaking
Steering damper bush slight play
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Turbo diesel engine fitted
Front hub seals leaking
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear bump stops missing
Rear tyres cracked on sidewall
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C669 ERO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 C669 ERO, 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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C669 ERO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1985.
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