MOT Status
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176,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring insecure o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper axle ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired fulcrum joint has excessive play (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror arm broken (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (1.3.2e)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C687 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C687 EEP, 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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What year was C687 EEP registered?
C687 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.
Is C687 EEP safe to buy?
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