MOT Status
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110,029 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise hand brake on limit
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all four tyres showing slight cracking
oil leak from nearside rear hub
parking brake warning light inop
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leak from nearside rear hub
parking brake warning light inop
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all brake discs showing some corrosion reading low 51%
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Hazard warning switch faulty broken (1.4.B.1d)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt loose (2.3.6)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all brake discs showing some corrosion reading low 51%
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
slight corrosion hole o/s/f floor not within any mtg or prscribed area
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C801 NMW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 C801 NMW, 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 C801 NMW registered?
C801 NMW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C801 NMW safe to buy?
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