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C264 XLL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,834 mi
Last recorded134,834 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 XLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2015 134,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 134,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 130,106 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 130,104 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 129,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 129,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,490 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

drop arm ball joint worn to limit

rear metal fuel pipe at fuel pump heavilly corroded

slight play upper and lower universal joints on steering column

Fail 12 Sep 2012 129,490 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

drop arm ball joint worn to limit

rear metal fuel pipe at fuel pump heavilly corroded

slight play upper and lower universal joints on steering column

Pass 7 Jul 2011 129,270 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s front disc facings in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2010 128,884 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal pad starting to split

Fail 28 Jul 2009 127,157 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

clutch pedel pad starting to split

drop arm ball joint worn to limit

front disc faces in poor condition

n/s/r metal brake pipe heavilly corroded and in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2009 127,157 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe heavilly corroded and in poor condition

Nail in offside front tyre

clutch pedel pad starting to split

drop arm ball joint worn to limit

front disc faces in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2008 125,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 121,083 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 121,083 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 120,949 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear section of chassis heavily corroded

Slight blow on centre silencer

Pass 24 Feb 2006 119,915 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 119,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front mnumber plate in poor condition

N/s windscreen washer poor operation

rear centre crossmember heavily corroded & in poor condition

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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C264 XLL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C264 XLL, 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 C264 XLL registered?

C264 XLL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1985.

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