MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion of floor beam
slight corrosion chassis
slight corrosion front brake pipes
slight oil leak
slight play steering system
surfacecorrosion to front brake pipies and chassis
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
surfacecorrosion to front brake pipies and chassis
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side rear bump stop missing
rear chassis cross member geting weak
slight play in rear axle case ball joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C785 KFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Pink with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C785 KFE, 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 C785 KFE registered?
C785 KFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1985.
Is C785 KFE safe to buy?
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