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C351 FVP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,553 mi
Last recorded188,553 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 FVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 188,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 188,547 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front leg outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no fluid on to screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 182,380 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 182,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 177,904 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all 3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 175,770 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off steering box rubber slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 172,731 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 172,731 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2017 172,725 miles

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 170,899 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2015 170,804 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 29 Jul 2015 170,804 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 24 Jul 2014 165,411 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 165,411 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 123,929 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2013 123,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 120,136 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 120,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 117,148 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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C351 FVP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C351 FVP, 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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C351 FVP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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