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C238 FWO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,199 mi
Last recorded136,199 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 FWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 136,199 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 135,109 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 134,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,562 miles

slight play in A frame rear ball joint

slight play in steering box

various oil leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,258 miles

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

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,071 miles

oil leak engine ,gearbox and rear hub

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,068 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,043 miles

both headlamp reflectors tarnished

bottom of both doors corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 113,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,663 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 109,639 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,901 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,822 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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C238 FWO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C238 FWO, 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 C238 FWO registered?

C238 FWO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1985.

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