MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,341 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside side repeater inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside side repeater inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play king pin (2.5.A.3c)
Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play king pin (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion in bulk head not with in 30 cm of any thing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
slight leak steering box
slight leak steering damper
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both blades worn
nsf suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust mounts poor condition.
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C835 WFX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C835 WFX, 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 C835 WFX registered?
C835 WFX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.
Is C835 WFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C835 WFX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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