MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,144 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Offside Front Hub Seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside dry/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Offside Front Hub Seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside dry/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil around engine and gearbox
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside Dry/Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering box leaking
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side dry/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
oil leaking from the engine and gearbox
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
oil leaking from the engine and gearbox
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower corrosion starting on chassis leg
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
engine oil below minimum
steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure loose in floor (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play behind hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering column lower u/j ex worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower corrosion starting on chassis leg
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
engine oil below minimum
steering damper bushes worn
steering damper bush slightly worn
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Floor excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s footwell areas (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front steering damper bush slight play
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear of Engine Area Oily
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear of Engine Area Oily
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on rear rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight corrosion o/s rear outrigger but not effecting vehicle strenght
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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C747 EFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 C747 EFC, 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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C747 EFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1985.
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