MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front axle steady bush, chassis end (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam operates on main beam, plus on dim dip on other operation (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering u/j loose at box end (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front axle steady bush, chassis end (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front propshaft rear U/J worn
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cooling pipes fouling on steering column
hole in tailpipe
manifold flange insecure
nearside front and offside rear tyre walls cracking
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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C840 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 C840 YEC, 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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C840 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.
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