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C434 PSB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,342 mi
Last recorded127,342 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 PSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,342 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion footwell skin (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has general body corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2018 127,340 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion footwell skin (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has general body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2017 127,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

floor pans poorly repaired

Fail 24 Nov 2015 127,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired foot well (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by hockey stick (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired foot well (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by hockey stick (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

all front hockey stick bushes worn

both front inner hub seals weaping

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 127,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 126,865 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Washers not working but the window opens

Fail 25 Apr 2013 126,858 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Washers not working but the window opens

Pass 8 Oct 2008 126,246 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 126,246 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 125,594 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 125,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 25,255 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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C434 PSB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C434 PSB, 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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C434 PSB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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