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C296 AUG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC296 AUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play PICKMAN ARM AND DRAG LINK BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 133,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 143,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisey but not effecting operation

Fail 26 Jul 2021 143,391 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisey but not effecting operation

Pass 7 Oct 2020 141,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 141,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 139,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 138,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 137,700 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 137,700 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 137,435 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 137,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 135,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 133,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 123,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 113,937 miles

Slight play in n/side upper hub swivel pin

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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C296 AUG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C296 AUG, 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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C296 AUG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1985.

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