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C137 CST

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,476 mi
Last recorded108,476 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC137 CST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,476 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal could be better

bulkhead corroded behind heater (outwith prescribed area)

diff seals leaking

footwell at front both sides very corroded/holed and some type of repair no displacement of body at all

gearbox oil leaks

oil leaks offside front unknown

possible boost pressure leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 108,473 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal could be better

bulkhead corroded behind heater (outwith prescribed area)

diff seals leaking

footwell at front both sides very corroded/holed and some type of repair no displacement of body at all

gearbox oil leaks

oil leaks offside front unknown

possible boost pressure leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,895 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside floor corroded but outwith any ptrescribed areas (advise)

offside front hub bearings slight play (advise)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside floor corroded but outwith any ptrescribed areas (advise)

offside front hub bearings slight play (advise)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,872 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine not getting full throttle

near side front floor corroded

play in rear propshaft

slight oil leak at steering pump

slight play in rear axle ball joint

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C137 CST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C137 CST, 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 C137 CST registered?

C137 CST is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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