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C411 HCA

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

261,013 mi
Last recorded261,013 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC411 HCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 261,013 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 257,234 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 244,263 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 229,094 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SMALL CUTS IN OUTER SIDE WALLS.

O/S/R OUTER HUB SEAL LEAKING (NOT AFFECTING BRAKING).

Oil leak

REAR OUT RIGGER VERY WEAK IN PLACES.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

UNDERBODY GETTING VERY WEAK AND DRY IN PLACES.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 229,094 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SMALL CUTS IN OUTER SIDE WALLS.

O/S/R OUTER HUB SEAL LEAKING (NOT AFFECTING BRAKING).

Oil leak

REAR OUT RIGGER VERY WEAK IN PLACES.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

UNDERBODY GETTING VERY WEAK AND DRY IN PLACES.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 217,694 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 213,439 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 213,439 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 207,950 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower steering shaft uj has slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 207,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower steering shaft uj has slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 206,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 204,273 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 204,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 200,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 196,219 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front hub s starting to leak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 196,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 186,685 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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C411 HCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 C411 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 C411 HCA registered?

C411 HCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1985.

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