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C30 EYB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

240,552 mi
Last recorded240,552 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 EYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 240,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2020 240,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 240,274 miles

n/s reflector damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2016 240,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

n/s reflector damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2015 239,525 miles

under floor crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 239,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

under floor crossmembers corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 237,874 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 234,352 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/r tyre close to limit and tread compound deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2013 234,350 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 299,657 miles

both rear bump stops missing

main beam tell tail lamp not working

part of n/s reflector missing

Fail 21 Feb 2012 299,655 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

part of n/s reflector missing

both rear bump stops missing

main beam tell tail lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2011 227,235 miles

rear fioor crossmember corroded

transmission oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 227,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust mount fractured

rear fioor crossmember corroded

transmission oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010
Fail 3 Feb 2010

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise n/s door pillar corroded

n/s reflector slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 218,120 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 218,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 199,248 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 199,248 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

prop shaft centre joint bolt loose

Pass 15 Jan 2007 184,753 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 184,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 182,380 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C30 EYB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 C30 EYB, 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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C30 EYB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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