MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front propshaft bolts loose
o/s mirror glass damaged
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
front propshaft bolts loose
o/s mirror glass damaged
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers side floor badly corroded
underfloor body bracing struts badly corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers side floor badly corroded
underfloor body bracing struts badly corroded
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front sphere seals leaking slightly
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both front sphere seals leaking slightly
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C724 BUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 C724 BUA, 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 C724 BUA registered?
C724 BUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1985.
Is C724 BUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for C724 BUA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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