MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,942 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front shock absorber top mounts corroding
general chassis corrosion
indicator switch slightly worn
nearside front and offside rear suspension bumpstop rubbers missing
offside rear crossmember brace by shock absorber heavily corroded
oil leak
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
suspension coil springs corroding
tracta seals leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
column switches slightly insecure
front shock absorber top mounts corroding
general chassis corrosion
indicator switch slightly worn
nearside front and offside rear suspension bumpstop rubbers missing
offside rear crossmember brace by shock absorber heavily corroded
oil leak
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
suspension coil springs corroding
tracta seals leaking
Oil leak
corrosion starting in both headlamps
corrosion starting in chassis
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
chassis members starting to corrode
front and rear coil springs starting to corrode
front brake application slightly uneven
front shock absorber mounting areas starting to corrode
nearside front floor corroded
nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly
offside and nearside tracta units leaking slightly
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
oil leak
spare tyre damaged
windscreen wiper linkage slightly worn
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
front tracra units leaking oil
nearside front floor corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
chassis members starting to corrode
front and rear coil springs corroded
front brakes slightly out of balance
front shock absorber mounting areas starting to corrode
nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
oil leaks
windscreen wiper linkage slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C712 ULA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C712 ULA, 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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C712 ULA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.
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