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C707 NHJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC707 NHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 109,713 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported running across front of vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

indicator repeater lamps not working

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 8 Sep 2023 109,709 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported running across front of vehicle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

indicator repeater lamps not working

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,053 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak lower part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

battery box has corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2021 109,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear propshaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak lower part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

battery box has corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 108,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,587 miles

tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,378 miles

all tyres perished

steering arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,064 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 106,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,654 miles

drive system has play

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis and underside components are corroded

front doors are stiff to open from the inside

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f hub has play and both hubs have leaked

rear bump stops are missing

steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,654 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drive system has play

front doors are very stiff to open from inside

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f hub has play and both have leaked slightly

rear bump stops are missing

steering is slightly stiff in operation

underside of vehicle and components are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,284 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front hubs have leaked slightly

front to rear brake pipe is corroding

n/s and o/s front brake pipes are corroding

n/s and o/s front caliper brake pipes are corroding

oil leaks

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Feb 2011 104,284 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front hubs have leaked slightly

front to rear brake pipe is corroding

n/s and o/s front brake pipes are corroding

n/s and o/s front caliper brake pipes are corroding

oil leaks

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,323 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 103,323 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,667 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,667 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,240 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 102,240 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 101,684 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 100,943 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C707 NHJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C707 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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C707 NHJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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