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C257 HMB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

171,082 mi
Last recorded171,082 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC257 HMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2024 171,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 171,082 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested all brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 171,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 171,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 171,082 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 171,082 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 171,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 170,870 miles

all fourtyres cracking in tread

chassis well under sealed

engine close to steering box

front hub seals leaking

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 170,853 miles

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

Offside rear body mount slight corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2014 170,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear body mount slight corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2013 170,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F of chassis rail corroded not within 30cm of any structural mounting

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 170,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 166,687 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 166,685 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 155,335 miles

LPG wires insecure

n/s/f swivel leaking

o/s centre body support corroded

steering box drop arm joint worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

LPG wires insecure

n/s/f swivel leaking

o/s centre body support corroded

steering box drop arm joint worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 147,290 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 147,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 140,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 133,599 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake disc

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2007 133,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 129,423 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak n/s/f hub

rear shock absorber upper bushes worn

Fail 27 Oct 2005 129,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s headlamp on highest setting

o/s headlamp on lowest setting

oil leak on n/s swivel pin

rear shocker top bushes worn

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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C257 HMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C257 HMB, 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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C257 HMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1985.

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