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C179 NMO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,296 mi
Last recorded54,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 NMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 54,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,257 miles

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 54,206 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 54,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,950 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,934 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 53,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm marked in yellow chalk (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,795 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose towards master cylinder t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to master cylinder t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish in center

Can not see front pads properly through the wheel

Every oil component has a slight leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to callaper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slight play hub assembly

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering box

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 53,763 miles

Front (Both) coil spring coorroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Steering box has slight oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 18 May 2015 53,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 53,604 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front swivel joint has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front swivel joint has slight play

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle underside generally has slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2013 53,383 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 May 2013 53,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 53,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,984 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 52,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,179 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2009 51,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,433 miles

offside front wheel hub has a minor fluid leak

oil leak engine/gearbox area

oil leak-rear diff

Pass 3 May 2007 51,129 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,129 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front no plate minor damage

n/s and o/s rear brakes minor judder

n/s rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

o/s front wheel hub minor fluid leak

Pass 18 Aug 2005 49,237 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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C179 NMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 C179 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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C179 NMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1985.

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