MOT Status
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141,397 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight seepage.
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Steering box has slight seepage.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
towbar drop plate has no forward / diagonal brace bars
Driver's door catch insecure door wont latch closed (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak "Y" piece to centre silencer joint loose and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose inertia reel loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to axle bush disintegrated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front side step loose and bent
towbar drop plate has no forward / diagonal brace bars
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C998 LOJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 C998 LOJ, 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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C998 LOJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C998 LOJ safe to buy?
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