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C200 NMO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,408 mi
Last recorded149,408 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC200 NMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 149,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 138,720 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and transfer box have slight oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 138,720 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and transfer box have slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 136,898 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 136,897 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 134,642 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 134,639 miles

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 133,051 miles

all coil springs corroding

brake fluid level very low

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 132,029 miles

all coil springs corroding

brake pedal rubber started to wear

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

long handbrake travel

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some play in n/s/f wheel bearing on limit

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 3 Oct 2009 140,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 181,785 miles

3-point harness fitted to driver's seat

front tyres fouling radius arms on full lock

no interior rear-view mirror fitted

no nearside front deat or seat belt fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2007 181,785 miles

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

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

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

3-point harness fitted to driver's seat

front tyres fouling radius arms on full lock

no interior rear-view mirror fitted

no nearside front deat or seat belt fitted

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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C200 NMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C200 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 C200 NMO registered?

C200 NMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1985.

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