MOT Status
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149,922 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive various engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded, not within prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
corrosion to chassis and suspension parts
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals- front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
corrosion to chassis and suspension parts
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals- front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
corrosion to chassis and suspension parts
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop to diff seal
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
chassis and suspension parts corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop to diff seal
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
chassis and suspension parts corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop to diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
chassis and suspension parts corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside front and rear tyres have a tear but not deep enough to reach cords
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis and suspension parts
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside front and rear tyres have a tear but not deep enough to reach cords
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis and suspension parts
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
diff seals leaking
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SLIGHT SEEP FROM POWER STEERING BOX
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front body mount prescribed area has excessive corrosion but doesnt affect overall security of body
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight steering oil leak
All tyres perished, signs of splitting in sidewalls
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Significant oil leak
Steering damper play in bush
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
All tyres perished, signs of splitting in sidewalls
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Significant oil leak
Steering damper play in bush
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear discs excessivly corroded
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
rear discs excessivly corroded
Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Advise nearside front sphere as slight leak.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Oil leak from Offside Front
Rear diff pinion has oil leaking
Slight play, Offside Front wheel
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Oil leak from Offside Front
Rear diff pinion has oil leaking
Slight play, Offside Front wheel
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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C709 EYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 C709 EYC, 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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C709 EYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1985.
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