MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,453 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK
BOTH REAR AND O/S/F BUMPSTOPS MISSING
FRONT PROPSHAFT-REAR UJ BADLY WORN
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NO SEAT BELT FITTED TO CENTER SEAT(NOT REQUIRED)
Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to all chassis
offsid rear tyrew cracking due to age
offside near side front wings damage
Oil leak
offside door damage
damage to nearside front wing
damage to offside front wing
deterioration to offside and nearside rear tie bar bushes
heavy corrosion to entire chassis
heavy oil leak
offside rear tyre cracking to sidewalls
slight play in nearside front drag link end ball joint
slight play nearside and offside front upper swivell joint
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
near sid rear offside rear offside front bump stops missing
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
near sid rear offside rear offside front bump stops missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C983 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C983 EEP, 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 C983 EEP registered?
C983 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1985.
Is C983 EEP safe to buy?
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