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C339 EYC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,795 mi
Last recorded149,795 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC339 EYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 149,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 149,756 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 145,030 miles

Offside rear chassis corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 145,030 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside front hub leaking oil

Offside front hub leaking oil

Offside rear chassis corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 140,231 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both n/s and o/s mirror glasses cracked

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 140,231 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both n/s and o/s mirror glasses cracked

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 133,354 miles

all tyres low tread

Pass 29 Sep 2008 123,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 112,695 miles

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

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

slight wear offside rear shocker lower bush

Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 90,847 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 90,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

1. both rear chassis to body outrigger mountings badly rusted but body to chassis still secure .

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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C339 EYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C339 EYC, 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 C339 EYC registered?

C339 EYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1985.

Is C339 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C339 EYC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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