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C341 WEO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

6,235 mi
Last recorded6,235 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC341 WEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 6,235 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By the reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 6,235 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ON BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Dust cover also torn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By the reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 6,253 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 6,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 6,235 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 6,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 6,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 6,236 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 6,235 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 5,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 4,834 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 4,826 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Hazard tell tale displaying incorrect symbol.

Pass 2 Nov 2014 4,434 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear cros memeber near tow bar mount corroded and holed

rear fog light lense cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2013 1,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear fog light lense damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2012 21 miles

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s front hub seal leaking slightly

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded near shock mounts but not yet excesive

o/s and n/s rear cross member corroded but not yet excesive

Fail 21 Oct 2012 18 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s front hub seal leaking slightly

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded near shock mounts but not yet excesive

o/s and n/s rear cross member corroded but not yet excesive

Pass 4 Jun 2011 170,000 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 169,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 169,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 168,865 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 168,179 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 167,431 miles

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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C341 WEO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C341 WEO, 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 C341 WEO registered?

C341 WEO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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The MOT history for C341 WEO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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