MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,269 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Upper Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C855 DKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C855 DKM, 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 C855 DKM registered?
C855 DKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1985.
Is C855 DKM safe to buy?
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