MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
n/s/f track-rod end worn/play
o/s/f and n/s/f trailing arms - bushes worn/play
rear side window cracked
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
2 front shafts starting 2 sweat.
front pads on limit.
front steering damper starting 2 wear.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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