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C40 HNO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,028 mi
Last recorded134,028 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 HNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 134,028 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 134,027 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 133,624 miles

Both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear coil springs and front calipers rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,421 miles

All suspension coil springs are badly rusted

Both front suspension swivel hubs are leaking grease from seals

Clutch pedal anti slip worn through

Fuel pipes rusty

Major corrosion holes in n/s and o/s front chassis out riggers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s window winder needs attention

Fail 25 Sep 2012 133,421 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

All suspension coil springs are badly rusted

Both front suspension swivel hubs are leaking grease from seals

Clutch pedal anti slip worn through

Electricle wiring unsecured across drivers floor

Fuel pipes rusty

Major corrosion holes in n/s and o/s front chassis out riggers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s window winder needs attention

Pass 20 Sep 2011 132,539 miles

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

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

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

Unable to view all brake pipes due to manufactureres design

both front swivel hub seals leaking

lots of mud on vehicle underside

o/s headlight glass cracked

Pass 7 May 2010 131,094 miles

Both front seat backs slightly insecure

Both front swivel hub seals slightly leaking

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 130,047 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 128,366 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 128,366 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 125,935 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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C40 HNO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C40 HNO, 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 C40 HNO registered?

C40 HNO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1985.

Is C40 HNO safe to buy?

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