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C289 BKM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,719 mi
Last recorded187,719 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC289 BKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 187,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn s joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 185,944 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 184,237 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 182,570 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 179,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by lower tie arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel front body tie rod bushes worn (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 171,190 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 163,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 158,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 152,209 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 152,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 146,429 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 143,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 143,614 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 141,062 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 141,057 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front bulkhead corroded, not in a perscribed area

offside front chassis outrigger corroded to excess, not a perscribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2009 138,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

long travel on footbrake but not spongy and does not creep

Pass 5 Dec 2007 136,026 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 136,026 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 132,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 129,441 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 129,441 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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C289 BKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C289 BKM, 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 C289 BKM registered?

C289 BKM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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