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C395 HCA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC395 HCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 102,717 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,643 miles

advise no vin plate under bonnet /vin numbers obtained o/s/f chassis leg

advise slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,207 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2018 96,207 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,996 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 94,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 93,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,402 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 138,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 32,202 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 32,202 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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C395 HCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C395 HCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C395 HCA registered?

C395 HCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is C395 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C395 HCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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