MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,040 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near rear upper shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Front steering damper bush worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Front Front steering damper bush worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear centre ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake lever near end reserve travel
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake lever near end reserve travel
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake lever near end reserve travel
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake grabbing severely o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2rearbump stopsmissing
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C839 RJC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C839 RJC, 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 C839 RJC registered?
C839 RJC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1985.
Is C839 RJC safe to buy?
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