MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering Column UJ slightly loose
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of suspension mounting & Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering Column UJ slightly loose
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Body component slightly loose rear door panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel joint has slight play
front seat worn
Front axle stay bar bush worn
no reverse lamp
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both rear bump stops missing.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
slight play in steering column universal joints.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick covered in oil,,hubseal leaking (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear slight leak from halfshaft seal
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear slight leak from halfshaft seal
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
offside front tyre wearing on inner edgte
rear floor weak & corroded
nearside front seat damaged
slight play in both front hubs
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside front seat damaged
slight play in both front hubs
slight play in both front hubs
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
exhaust centre box damaged
slight play in both front hubs
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre section damaged
slight fluid leak from swivel housings at both sides
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C805 ORX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 C805 ORX, 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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C805 ORX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.
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