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C402 HCA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,159 mi
Last recorded184,159 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC402 HCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 184,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 184,113 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 184,099 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear axel ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2011 182,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 181,332 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 176,653 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 176,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 170,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 139,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 138,680 miles

slight leak from steering box

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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C402 HCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C402 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.

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What year was C402 HCA registered?

C402 HCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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