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C2 NNM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

248,561 mi
Last recorded248,561 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 NNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 248,561 miles

ALL ROAD WHEELS CORRODED

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear BOTH BRAKE DRUM BACK PLATES CORRODED

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS, BODY AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

VARIOUS OUTRIGGERS CORRODED

VARIOUS REPAIRS TO CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 244,480 miles

Central Both nearside and offside outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both brake drum back plates corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to body and chassis components

Various repairs to chassis covered in underseal

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear road wheels corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 240,394 miles

Both front road wheels corroded

Both rear brake back plates corroded and have temp welding repairs

Central body mountings corroded

Drop arm boot coming loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Some welding repairs covered in sealant not allowing full examination

Various chassis, body and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 240,385 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering arm fractured Steering damper bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Both front road wheels corroded

Both rear brake back plates corroded and have temp welding repairs

Central body mountings corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Various chassis, body and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 239,704 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Central body mount/support excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front and offside rear wheels corroded

Nearside front body corroded

Nearside front seat belt mount corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front and nearside rear outriggers corroded

Offside front steering damper bush worn

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis, body and vehicle components

Fail 4 Jun 2021 239,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Central body mount/support excessively corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front and offside rear wheels corroded

Nearside front body corroded

Nearside front seat belt mount corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front and nearside rear outriggers corroded

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis, body and vehicle components

Pass 22 Jun 2020 237,282 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 237,256 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 232,721 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 232,721 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 228,464 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 225,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 225,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lower uj joint bolt loose

Pass 17 Feb 2015 217,246 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 217,112 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 205,595 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 205,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 195,399 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 195,337 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 187,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 187,117 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 185,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 181,151 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 181,138 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 178,495 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 178,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 173,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 167,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NNM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C2 NNM, 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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C2 NNM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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