MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside drag link end dust cover deteriorated - replacement advised. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Engine oil leak.
Floor corroded in driver's and passenger's footwell.
General underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension components.
Hazard warning light tell tale inoperative.
Horn sound weak.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ALL CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED AND SIGNS OF CORRODED BUT **NO.... HOLES COULD BE MADE IN PRESCRIBED AREAS A TIME OF TEST**
FRONT and REAR diffs seeping
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL bushes on offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT STILL SOILD AT TIME OF TEST (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play ALL 4 wheel bearings have slight play **(boarder line on fail criteria REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED)** (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play ALL 4 wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front and rear diffs seeping
under body corrosion (solid at time of test)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff seeping
Under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff seep
Underbody corrosion
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis x3 locations as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Corrosion on all prescribed areas
Drivers door stiff to open due to corrosion
Fluid leak, but not excessive Axles,hubs,gearbox and differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Heavy corrosion on chassis,floor pan,sub frame,suspension and brake components
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Ball joint dust cover on steering cracking
Front axle leaking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front hub seals leaking
Offside Front hub seals leaking
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion and underseal to chassi inspection limited
engine rear main oil leak
o/s/f door stiff to open
rear axle corroded leaking oil
rear of body underside corroded on the rear
sump leaking due to corrosion
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)
Ball joint dust cover on steering cracking
Front axle leaking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front hub seals leaking
Offside Front hub seals leaking
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion and underseal to chassi inspection limited
engine rear main oil leak
o/s/f door stiff to open
rear axle corroded leaking oil
rear of body underside corroded on the rear
sump leaking due to corrosion
Corrosion and underseal under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
mud under vehicle
slight corrosion to chassis
corrosion under vehicle
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
corrosion under vehicle
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion under vehicle
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C784 HWF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 C784 HWF, 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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C784 HWF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1985.
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