MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,756 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box arm link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch area but not in any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber area holed on Chassis but not considered a supporting panel
Nearside Rear brake drum appears wet - further inspection required
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorber area holed on Chassis but not considered a supporting panel
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member support corroded but not structural. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded but nothing structural. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking Steering pipe leaking where it connects to pump. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member support corroded but not structural. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded but nothing structural. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Chassis has corrosion evident throughout
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Chassis showing signs of corrosion
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Propshaft U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn Prop shaft U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Chassis showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
n/s seat box corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))
Service brake lagging in operation spongy (1.2.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
n/s seat box corroded
Emissions not tested engine miss firing and emitting smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements switch missing (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn universal joint play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front oil leaking from hub
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively driver wiper arm not moving properly (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm on steering box, ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)
Emissions not tested canot insert probe (7.3.A.1)
Offside Lower Emissions not tested cannot insert probe (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint axle swival (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint axle swival (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s front swival oil leak
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
o/s front swival oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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C85 JKH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C85 JKH, 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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C85 JKH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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