MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,788 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wet test due to weather
oil leaks from engine
power steering leaking from box area
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake back plate area (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area/ under edge of seat box (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
oil leaks from engine
power steering leaking from box area
intermittent foot brake travel
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
intermittent foot brake travel
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
diff. pinion flange nut slightly loose.
rear load area/floor cross-member slightly corroded.
Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler hose clip split/insecure. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member exessively corroded at n/s. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured located at n/s inner chassis ( battery cable ).. (4.11 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wiper blade tip slightly deteriorated.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
diff. pinion flange nut slightly loose.
rear load area/floor cross-member slightly corroded.
steering link rod ( at rear front axle ) slightly bent.
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
battery mounting box slightly corroded.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C690 TRT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 C690 TRT, 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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C690 TRT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1985.
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