MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,487 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of wheel (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at body mont (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x5 (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both swivel housings leaking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C862 UFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 C862 UFH, 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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C862 UFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.
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