MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underfloor crossmember poor but solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil cooler pipes not supported/loose in engine bay
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component insecure steering damper (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil cooler pipes not supported/loose
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C959 UHA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C959 UHA, 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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C959 UHA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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