MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,802 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight corrosion on o/s/r chassis rail
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
exhaust emits light blue smoke when engine idleing cold
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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C895 ABX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C895 ABX, 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 C895 ABX registered?
C895 ABX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1985.
Is C895 ABX safe to buy?
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