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C319 BDE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

78,175 mi
Last recorded78,175 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC319 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,175 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS AND OS BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS AND OS BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,054 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 77,850 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 77,837 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,044 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all 4 tyres perished not reaching cords

Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle coilspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all 4 tyres perished not reaching cords

Pass 10 May 2017 75,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,558 miles

all 4 tyres perished

both sides bulkhead corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Apr 2016 73,547 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

both sides bulkhead corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear oil leak from rear axle

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all tyres cracked but not exposing cord

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,582 miles

Oil leak

walls cracked on all four tyres rear exhaust missing

Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

walls cracked on all four tyres rear exhaust missing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery tray/box is corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,837 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

battery tray/box is corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,097 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,068 miles

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,068 miles

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

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

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,547 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 64,546 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,493 miles

advise corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,311 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 61,623 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 61,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C319 BDE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 C319 BDE, 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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C319 BDE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1985.

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