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C406 HCA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

213,222 mi
Last recorded213,222 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC406 HCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 213,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 211,095 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2023 208,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 207,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 207,789 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 207,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm drop arm From the steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 207,789 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 206,248 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 206,237 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 205,910 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 205,900 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 199,247 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 197,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 197,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 189,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 183,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 181,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 178,317 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 173,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 168,321 miles

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

rear back plates damp

Pass 4 Sep 2008 157,542 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 144,674 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 144,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 133,438 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 133,435 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

WQires fouling on front prop shaft.

slight oil leak from nearside and offside front hubs.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 121,526 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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C406 HCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C406 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 C406 HCA registered?

C406 HCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1985.

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