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C413 LBH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,000 mi
Last recorded44,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC413 LBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside bulk head area's corroding around upper door hinges (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking & perishing

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

diesel residue fuel pump & injector area's

various oil leaks engine area's

Fail 19 Jul 2017 43,982 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nearside & offside marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan area's within body mounting marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside bulk head area's corroding around upper door hinges (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking & perishing

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

diesel residue fuel pump & injector area's

various oil leaks engine area's

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,864 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint dust covers are deteriorating (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil residue around engine / diesel pump area's

Fail 11 Jul 2016 42,864 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint dust covers are deteriorating (2.2.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil residue around engine / diesel pump area's

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,940 miles

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

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

moisture around diesel pump area

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 May 2010 39,774 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 39,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,492 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

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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C413 LBH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C413 LBH, 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 C413 LBH registered?

C413 LBH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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