MOT Status
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247,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C705 UGX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C705 UGX, 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 40 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 C705 UGX registered?
C705 UGX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.
Is C705 UGX safe to buy?
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