MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,407 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
corrosion starting on rear chassis by tow bar mount
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
corrosion starting on rear chassis by tow bar mount
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both wipers poor
steering notchy turning when jacked ok on road
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all four tyres perrished
both wipers poor
steering notchy turning when jacked ok on road
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C81 EWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 C81 EWL, 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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C81 EWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1985.
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