MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive flange seals leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive flange seal leaking
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive flange seals leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive flange seal leaking
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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C72 URE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C72 URE, 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 C72 URE registered?
C72 URE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.
Is C72 URE safe to buy?
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