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C419 AKO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,609 mi
Last recorded153,609 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC419 AKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 153,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 147,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 145,923 miles

drop arm joint slight play

n/s & o/s chassis corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 141,968 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 139,791 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 137,936 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,919 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Battery Box Corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel tank mounting corroded but still secure

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,156 miles

Corrosion to scuttle panel

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 135,145 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Corrosion to scuttle panel

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 131,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,674 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 126,674 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 122,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 122,150 miles

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 117,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 105,636 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 105,636 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 99,588 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 93,144 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,545 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 88,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2006 83,414 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2006 83,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C419 AKO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C419 AKO, 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 C419 AKO registered?

C419 AKO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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