MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels and inspect properly. (3.5.1g)
advise rear brake disc inner faces rusty.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise rear bump stops missing.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
advise rear bump stops missing.
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise slight leak in power steering box area.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
split pins missing from front and rear anti roll bar lock nuts
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
split pins missing from front and rear anti roll bar lock nuts
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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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CNS 2 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 CNS 2, 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 CNS 2 registered?
CNS 2 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is CNS 2 safe to buy?
The MOT history for CNS 2 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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