MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advanced corrosion in rear floor braces,benifit attention
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General advanced corrosion to chassis and body,benifit attention
Oil leak Engine,gear box,hubs and axles ()
Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front joint ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and out rigger(two places) (2.4.A.3)
Advanced corrosion in rear floor braces,benifit attention
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General advanced corrosion to chassis and body,benifit attention
Oil leak Engine,gear box,hubs and axles ()
Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front joint ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
general corrosion
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s mirror damaged underside body crossmember rusted
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s mirror damaged , body supports accross body rusted away (body fixings ok)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/f outer door handle not working
very rusty but not holed underside
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
poor effort from offside rear brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front nearside hub seal has slight seepage
nearside chassis is slightly corroded
offside chassis is slightly corroded
offside tyre has cut on inner sidewall
offside wiperblade is split
rear nearside seat belt stalk casing is missing
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front nearside hub seal has slight seepage
nearside chassis is slightly corroded
offside chassis is slightly corroded
offside tyre has cut on inner sidewall
offside wiperblade is split
rear nearside seat belt stalk casing is missing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
vehicle mid chassis has been extensively repaired
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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C958 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C958 YEC, 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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C958 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.
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