MOT Status
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177,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working when position lamps are illuminated (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play poss bearing/kingpin (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
emits smoke on acceleration
steering box damp
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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C756 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 C756 FAH, 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 C756 FAH registered?
C756 FAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C756 FAH safe to buy?
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