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C285 ASN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,736 mi
Last recorded108,736 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC285 ASN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,736 miles

both front suspension coil springs heavily corroded

both nearside windows cracked

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

front and rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

front oil cooler - slightly leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2014 108,732 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front suspension coil springs heavily corroded

both nearside windows cracked

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

front and rear brake hoses - ferrules corroded

front oil cooler - slightly leaking

Pass 15 May 2013 108,044 miles

n/s/f track-rod end worn/play

o/s/f and n/s/f trailing arms - bushes worn/play

rear side window cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2013 108,042 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f track-rod end worn/play

o/s/f and n/s/f trailing arms - bushes worn/play

Pass 21 Apr 2012 107,752 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 106,785 miles

2 front shafts starting 2 sweat.

front pads on limit.

front steering damper starting 2 wear.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 104,559 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 104,559 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 100,078 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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C285 ASN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C285 ASN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C285 ASN registered?

C285 ASN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C285 ASN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C285 ASN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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