MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,427 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
fuel tank deteriorating
heavy equipment fitted in rear
n/s/f and centre seats not fitted
rear propshaft rear u/j badly worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
fuel tank deteriorating
heavy equipment fitted in rear
n/s/f and centre seats not fitted
rear propshaft rear u/j badly worn
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine smokey when cold
extra weight in vehicle
n/s/f seat not fitted
oil leak n/s/r wheel hub
slight play o/s/f swivel hub bearings
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine smokey when cold
extra weight in vehicle
n/s/f seat not fitted
oil leak n/s/r wheel hub
slight play o/s/f swivel hub bearings
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine smokes whilst cold
passenger seats not fitted
slight oil leak n/s/r hub seal
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
engine smokes whilst cold
passenger seats not fitted
slight oil leak n/s/r hub seal
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
extra weight in vehicle
main beam warning lamp not working
passenger seats not fitted
speedometer faulty
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
speedometer faulty
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
extra weight in vehicle
main beam warning lamp not working
passenger seats not fitted
Oil leak
engine emits blue smoke when cold
headlamp switch deteriorating
n/s and centre front seats not fitted
steering drag link arm bent
unable to fully assess rear floor due to permanent equipment fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
engine emits blue smoke when cold
headlamp switch deteriorating
n/s and centre front seats not fitted
steering drag link arm bent
unable to fully assess rear floor due to permanent equipment fitted
handbrake travel could be improved
p/s seat missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
front passenger seat missing
handbrake travel could be improved
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C697 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C697 VUY, 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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C697 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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