MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking from lift pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high near side very high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high off side very high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from bottom rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight oil leak from steering box
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight oil leak from steering box
near side rear hub oil seal wet
some play at off side front wheel
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush near side rear lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side mid chassis in front of rear arm front mount (2.4.A.3)
near side rear hub oil seal wet
some play at off side front wheel
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
steering damper bush worn
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake travel long
underside of vehicle corroded slightly
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
handbrake travel long
steering damper bush worn
underside of vehicle corroded slightly
Slight play in offside front hub
Steering damper bush worn
Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Chassis corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S door mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering damper bushes slightly worn
Wires to screen
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Chassis corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper bushes have play
wires to screen
All tyres have various damage
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F hub seal leaking slightly
Rear chassis corroded
Slight play in both front hubs
Underside of vehicle corroded
Wires fiited to front wings
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
All tyres have various damage
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F hub seal leaking slightly
O/S/R shock absorber slightly damaged
Rear chassis corroded
Underside of vehicle corroded
Wires fiited to front wings
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
bolts missing from n/s seat mount casing
brake pedal rubber worn
r/axle brake pipe clip broken
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C731 AHY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 C731 AHY, 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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C731 AHY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1985.
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