MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,465 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Tyres are starting to perish and crack around sidewalls
bonnet doesn t lock shut
Centre Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Battery insecure
Tyres are starting to perish and crack around sidewalls
bonnet doesn t lock shut
both rear bump stops missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear bump stops missing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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N85 CAJ is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 N85 CAJ, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of N85 CAJ?
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What year was N85 CAJ registered?
N85 CAJ is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is N85 CAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for N85 CAJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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