MOT Status
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70,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to underside, steering and suspension components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
all coil springs coroded
Corrosion to underside and suspension components etc age related.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and suspension components have slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe/reservoir seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and suspension components have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes off when dip beam operated (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dull and affecting other light operation (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe/reservoir seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and suspension components have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox have slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has slight corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C707 SSC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 C707 SSC, 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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What year was C707 SSC registered?
C707 SSC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1985.
Is C707 SSC safe to buy?
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