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C311 DYA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,244 mi
Last recorded166,244 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 DYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 166,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 166,105 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 166,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 165,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 165,543 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 165,540 miles

Brake performance not tested due to wheel bearing play (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box to control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 165,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 164,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 164,594 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 164,594 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 164,067 miles

REAR DISC(S) SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 19 Dec 2011 163,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 160,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 160,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

battery tray corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2009 155,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 155,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 149,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside front ball seal leaking

advise slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 23 Jun 2008 149,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside front ball seal leaking

advise slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 30 Jun 2007 142,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 137,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 137,314 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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 DYA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DYA, 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 DYA registered?

C311 DYA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C311 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C311 DYA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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