MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
N/s/f body mount corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/s/f body mount corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
underbody undersealed appears ok
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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C780 ABX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 C780 ABX, 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 C780 ABX registered?
C780 ABX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1985.
Is C780 ABX safe to buy?
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