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C311 CKH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,207 mi
Last recorded136,207 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 CKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 136,207 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 136,172 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective service brake pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end ball pin insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 133,990 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both central securing bolts missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 131,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 129,301 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 129,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 127,472 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 127,472 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,455 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 125,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 122,593 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 118,331 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 114,709 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 110,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 97,577 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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C311 CKH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 C311 CKH, 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 C311 CKH registered?

C311 CKH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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