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C431 ASN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC431 ASN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,976 miles

slight corrosion to nearside floor pamn

slight play steering box

Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

slight corrosion to nearside floor pamn

slight play steering box

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,976 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,193 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 56,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 50,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine & gearbox oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering arm u/j fouling on radatior hose

Fail 14 May 2009 50,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine & gearbox oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

steering arm u/j fouling on radatior hose

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,636 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 46,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,512 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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C431 ASN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel 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 C431 ASN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C431 ASN registered?

C431 ASN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1985.

Is C431 ASN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C431 ASN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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