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C324 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC324 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 118,762 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength areas of chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken & slight blow at front joint

general areas of corrosion to vehicle especially across rear

Pass 28 Nov 2016 114,914 miles

Corrosion to rear of vehicle area of rear panel

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

Slight exhaust blow & movement in system with one broken mounting strap

Fail 22 Nov 2016 114,861 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear Panel (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely Staying applied when released (3.7.C.3b)

Corrosion to rear of vehicle area of rear panel

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

Slight exhaust blow & movement in system with one broken mounting strap

Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,189 miles

Areas of chassis corroded

Corrosion to cross member at rear of vehicle

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

slight exhaust blow at most joints & mounting bracket broken away from exhaust pipe

Fail 7 Dec 2015 111,189 miles

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

Areas of chassis corroded

Corrosion to cross member at rear of vehicle

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

slight exhaust blow at most joints & mounting bracket broken away from exhaust pipe

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,625 miles

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

both front radius arm bushes have slight play but not to excess ( offside and nearside )

front offside panhard rod bush worn but not to excess

nearside head lamp pattern on the limit

Pass 4 Jan 2014 110,625 miles

Centre Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 108,115 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 108,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 105,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 104,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 104,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 102,445 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sterring box weeping

Fail 12 Jun 2009 102,445 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sterring box weeping

Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,560 miles

corrosion to rear chassis (no holes found)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 98,179 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

one number ;plate light not working

steering box weeping oil

Fail 28 Mar 2007 98,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

one number plate light not working

steering box weeping oil

Pass 6 Apr 2006 97,372 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 97,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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C324 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc 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 C324 UKV, 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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C324 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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