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C2 AXC

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,575 mi
Last recorded118,575 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 AXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 118,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,740 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 117,732 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,546 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 117,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2018 117,539 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

steering box damp

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,195 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 114,218 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,890 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 113,890 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 112,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 112,588 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 111,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 109,747 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s/r and both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2007 106,824 miles

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

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 4 Dec 2007 106,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 14 Dec 2006 105,049 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 6 Dec 2006 105,049 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split

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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C2 AXC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 C2 AXC, 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 C2 AXC registered?

C2 AXC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C2 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 AXC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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