MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BATTERY BOX CORRODED
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND SHORT (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BATTERY BOX CORRODED
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND SHORT (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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C734 CRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C734 CRU, 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 C734 CRU registered?
C734 CRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C734 CRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C734 CRU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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