MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
HUBS OILY
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
HUBS OILY
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
front power steering pipes rusty
offside and nearside front hubs greasy
play in propshaft universal joints
underside of vehicle dirty
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake warning light inop
exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition
exhaust system corroded
front hub seals leaking
front under guard damaged and close to steering arms on lock
parking brake disc in poor condition
small split in nearside front tyre side wall
vehicle modified
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to slightly pull one way
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front hub seals leaking
front tyres close to suspension on lock
operation of nearside front door inner handle poor
play in steering box drop link joint
rear brake discs n poor condition
offside front hub seal leaking
main beam warning light inop
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
play in steering box drop link joint
rear brake discs in poor condition
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
main beam warning light inop
offside front hub seal leaking
play in steering box drop link joint
rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
VERY POOR WELD REPAIRS TO REAR CROSS MEMBER
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all indicator lenses discoloured
front hub seals leaking
front tyres close to suspension on lock
play in steering box drop link joint
rear brake discs in poor condition
underside of vehicle corroded and extensive weld repairs
underside of vehicle dirty
exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly
rear discs in poor condition
secondary number plate light bulb inop
under side of vehicle corroding
vehicle suspension heavily modified
weld repairs to under side of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly
rear discs in poor condition
secondary number plate light bulb inop
under side of vehicle corroding
vehicle suspension heavily modified
weld repairs to under side of vehicle
Both front hubs damp
Engine oil leak
Headlamp beam pattens weak
Slight play in steering joints
Vehicle heavily under sealed
Weld repairs to vehicle
Both front hubs damp
Engine oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Headlamp beam pattens weak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Slight play in steering joints
Vehicle heavily under sealed
Weld repairs to vehicle
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/R bump stop missing
steering drop arm joint worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C831 NPN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C831 NPN, 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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C831 NPN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1985.
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