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C408 YEC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,536 mi
Last recorded150,536 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC408 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2010 150,536 miles

Front to rear pipe some clips/retainers missing

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear number partcialy obscured by roof ladder

Pass 22 Dec 2010 150,536 miles

Front to rear pipe some clips/retainers missing

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear number partcialy obscured by roof ladder

Pass 18 Dec 2009 149,448 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front propshaft rear u/j worn

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 149,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front propshaft rear u/j worn

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 147,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear body mount corroded

Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear toe bar mounting braket loose on near side

Unable to carry out complete assessment of boot due to fitted carpet

offside rear step mount corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 147,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear body mount corroded

Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear toe bar mounting braket loose on near side

Unable to carry out complete assessment of boot due to fitted carpet

offside rear step mount corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 136,895 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 136,890 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

front flex brakepipe n/s metal end starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2006 144,549 miles

N/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING.

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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C408 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C408 YEC, 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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C408 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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