MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
some corrosion both sides front floor around body mounts
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
some corrosion both sides front floor around body mounts
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear of engine under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear across chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear of engine under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear across chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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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C953 NAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C953 NAO, 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 C953 NAO registered?
C953 NAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.
Is C953 NAO safe to buy?
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