MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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O/SIDE TYRE SLIGHT LUMP OM OUTER SIDEWALL
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
O/SIDE TYRE SLIGHT LUMP OM OUTER SIDEWALL
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
oil light on
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C708 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 C708 VUY, 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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C708 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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