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C386 MAO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

271,716 mi
Last recorded271,716 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 MAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 271,716 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 271,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 271,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 270,514 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 270,513 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure both arm bolts loose as marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 269,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 269,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Grease from leaking hub (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Bolt too short for steering arm, not making contact with locking device(nyloc) (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 268,945 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 268,942 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users battery box (6.1.B.1b)

Front passenger 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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 268,939 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside body mount corroded at centre

Offside wiper torn

a lot of corrosion to under side of vehicle

play at steering

play at steering coupling u\v joint

signs of tyres hitting suspension arms

Pass 6 Apr 2015 268,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2015 268,369 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre soft

Pass 7 Apr 2014 267,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 267,226 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 265,711 miles

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

variouse body bearers corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 263,090 miles

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

exhaust centre hanger missing

rear floor crossmembers corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 263,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust centre hanger missing

rear floor crossmembers corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 261,760 miles

exhaust rubber split

rear floor crossmembers corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 258,087 miles

rear registration plate slightly obscured

Fail 6 Jan 2010 258,087 miles

Front passenger 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)

rear registration plate slightly obscured

Pass 29 Dec 2008 251,937 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 251,935 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 139,466 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 139,464 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 134,982 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 134,976 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 124,986 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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C386 MAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C386 MAO, 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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C386 MAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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