MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,761 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all four coil springs corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center exhaust mounting rubber broken
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center exhaust mounting rubber broken
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front nearside and offside very dark tint
long hand brake travell
offside main chassis very rusty
smoking on idle
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Centre Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front nearside and offside very dark tint
long hand brake travell
offside main chassis very rusty
smoking on idle
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
non standard rear number plate fitted
o/s and n/s headlamps slightly low
parking brake back plate damp with oil
smoked glass fitted to cab area
spare wheel carrier loose
steering box damp with fluid
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
non standard rear number plate fitted
parking brake back plate damp with oil
smoked glass fitted to cab area
spare wheel carrier loose
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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C706 NHJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 C706 NHJ, 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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C706 NHJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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