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C305 LLG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC305 LLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 100,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 98,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,581 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,513 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,920 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,108 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside gearbox mounting nut missing

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

Oil leak

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2012 85,065 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 85,065 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,863 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 84,863 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,703 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 84,703 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,359 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 84,110 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 84,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 83,690 miles

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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C305 LLG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C305 LLG, 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 C305 LLG registered?

C305 LLG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C305 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C305 LLG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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