MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear 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))
both rear trailing arm bushes perished
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear 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))
both rear brake lights slightly discoloured
both rear side lights are slightly discoloured
both rear trailing arm bushes perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front drop link ball joint boot perished
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both front trailing arm rear bushes starting to crack
both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to crack
front bumper bar has slight damage
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front drop link ball joint boot perished
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both front trailing arm rear bushes starting to crack
both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to crack
front bumper bar has slight damage
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear A frame bush worn
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear prop uj has slight play
rear centre underside body has corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
rear gearbox seal leaking
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust tail pipe missing
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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C706 VAA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1985.
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