MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak engine area
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at connection to drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component leaking at power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak engine area
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush just ok at time of test (2.7.4)
all chassis and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components
exhaust deteriorated but not leaking
oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chassis rusted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chassis rusted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis rusted
play front hubs
chassis rusted
discs worn
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chassis rusted
discs worn
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
rear chassis rusted
rear o/s shock mount rusted
Oil leak
rear chassis rusted
rear o/s shock mount rusted
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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C969 DTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C969 DTT, 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 C969 DTT registered?
C969 DTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1985.
Is C969 DTT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C969 DTT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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