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C174 NMO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

252,944 mi
Last recorded252,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 NMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 252,944 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 250,795 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 246,626 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 246,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 246,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

osr hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 244,333 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 244,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 239,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 239,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 233,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 May 2010 223,343 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2010 223,343 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 220,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 210,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 210,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 200,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 200,720 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 191,949 miles

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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C174 NMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C174 NMO, 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 C174 NMO registered?

C174 NMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1985.

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