MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,946 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear 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))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Engine has oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine has oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front corrosion appearing in floor pan not in prescribed area
Nearside Front wiper blade split on end
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
wiring insecure centre of vehicle
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside drag link end balljoint boot split
rear propshaft,rear universal joint worn
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
offside drag link end balljoint boot split
rear propshaft,rear universal joint worn
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both wiper blades starting to split on ends
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
front propshaft, front universal joint worn
Oil leak
front propshaft, front universal joint worn
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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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C981 BTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 C981 BTA, 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 C981 BTA registered?
C981 BTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1985.
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