MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre inner edge worn unevenly and very close to limits in some areas (5.2.3 (e))
near side rear outer brake pad worn low
oil leaks
near side front wheel bearing noisy
oil leaks
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember area in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
near side front wheel bearing noisy
oil leaks
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn unevenly and at legal limits in places (5.2.3 (e))
oil leaks
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn unevenly and at legal limits in places (5.2.3 (e))
oil leaks
front lower suspension arms front bushes wearing
play in steering column lower universal joint
rear brakes fluctuating
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
rear brakes fluctuating
off side front spring turret rusting
oil leaks
play in off side front panhard rod bush
off side front seat belt damaged, and near side front seat belt buckle damaged
play in off side front panhard rod bush
off side and near side front seat belts deteriorating
some other areas of chassis rusting or previously repaired
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (1.3.2e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear chassis and mid chassis crossmember just in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
off side and near side front seat belts deteriorating
some other areas of chassis rusting or previously repaired
drivers seat belt damaged
front number plate damaged
off side front tyre worn unevenly and very close to limits
play at steering wheel possibly in steering box
slight exhaust blow
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to near side end of chassis crossmember next to rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to top and side of near side rear chassis next to rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to front of off side front chassis outrigger
drivers seat belt damaged
front number plate damaged
off side front tyre worn unevenly and very close to limits
play at steering wheel possibly in steering box
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Near side front tyre side wall detiorated
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
off side rear tyre side wall detiorated
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Near side front tyre side wall detiorated
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
off side rear tyre side wall detiorated
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
drivers seat belt deteriorating
front number plate deteriorating
off side front suspension turret rusting
off side front tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limits
several metal brake pipes rusting
near side front chassis outrigger badly rusting
several metal brake pipes rusting
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C684 NWV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 C684 NWV, 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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C684 NWV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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