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C312 PHG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,931 mi
Last recorded101,931 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC312 PHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 2 Mar 2018 95,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,385 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis & floor has various areas of corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2014 77,385 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis & floor has various areas of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake pipes waxoyled

Fail 24 Sep 2012 74,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,146 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,718 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,707 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,685 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,363 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front bumper rusted on inside

slight play in first drop arm from steering box

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,452 miles

front bumper rusted on inside

slight play in first drop arm from steering box

Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,342 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 35,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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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C312 PHG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C312 PHG, 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 C312 PHG registered?

C312 PHG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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