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C332 WWK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,848 mi
Last recorded145,848 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC332 WWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 145,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 145,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose on steering box (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 145,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 144,648 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 144,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 144,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 142,250 miles

Rear bump stop mounts corroding / chassis

Fail 20 Aug 2018 142,228 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear bump stop mounts corroding / chassis

Pass 22 Aug 2017 140,173 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 140,146 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 137,786 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 136,580 miles

Front axle diff pinion seal leaking

Rear axle diff pinion seal leaking

propshaft bolts loose at park brake drum

Fail 2 Jul 2015 136,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Front axle diff pinion seal leaking

Rear axle diff pinion seal leaking

propshaft bolts loose at park brake drum

Pass 4 Jul 2014 135,047 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 135,027 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 131,229 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 May 2012 130,862 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 128,584 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 128,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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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C332 WWK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc 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 C332 WWK, 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 C332 WWK registered?

C332 WWK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1985.

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