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C302 VPM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,477 mi
Last recorded196,477 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC302 VPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 196,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 189,788 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 179,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 173,323 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 167,737 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 155,462 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 155,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 142,433 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 129,869 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in prop uj's

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,044 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 109,026 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 214,548 miles

engine leaking oil.

universal joint on propshaft worn

Fail 6 Apr 2006 214,357 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

excessive wear on rear propshaft coupling. †excessive oil leak from engine.

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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C302 VPM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C302 VPM, 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 C302 VPM registered?

C302 VPM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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