MOT Status
ValidMileage
152,147 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
steering dampener lower bush worn
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leaks engine and gear box
wipers slow
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leaks engine and gearbox
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel ball dampness off oil
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
steering damper fixing bush worn
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering damper eye bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Inner hub seal leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play sphere? (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering component deformed steering shock absorber bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
exhaust back box in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear tub cross member holed
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
heavy corrosion developing on nearside rear lower coil spring seat
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C933 MAL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 C933 MAL, 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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C933 MAL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.
Is C933 MAL safe to buy?
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