MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
tyres perished
all tyres perished
steering arm ball joint boot deteriorated
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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