MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f hockey stick front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury brackets around headlamps (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s box section to steering damper bracket (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side light lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bush in panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Towbar attachment defective tow hitch bracket bolt missing & bolt insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering linkage lightly rubbing track rod rubbing on axle bracket (2.1.4 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f hockey stick front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/floor (5.2.6)
rear brake binding parking brake stuck on (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
n/s w/washer jet not working
Nearside w/washer not working
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/seat step (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust tailpipe corroded & holed.
slight play in front prop/shaft rear u/j.
steering track rod centre rubbing on axle bracket.
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust system very rusty and deteriorated
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust system very rusty and deteriorated
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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C720 EHU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C720 EHU, 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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C720 EHU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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