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C435 ASL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,858 mi
Last recorded127,858 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC435 ASL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,858 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 127,857 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end loose rear drag link inner joint (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,451 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 125,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 124,025 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 124,024 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise both track rod end rubbers perished

advise coolant leak from core plug

advise front number plate incomplete

advise n/s/r indicator lense temp repair

advise o/s/f sidelight lense missing

advise rear lower shock bushs worn

advise reverse light lense incomplete

advise slight blow from exhasut front pipe rear joint

advise slight leak from power steering box and slight play

advise slight lift in both drag link ends

advise slight play in o/s/r radius arm rear bush

Fail 1 Aug 2012 123,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both track rod end rubbers perished

advise coolant leak from core plug

advise front number plate incomplete

advise n/s/r indicator lense temp repair

advise o/s/f sidelight lense missing

advise rear lower shock bushs worn

advise reverse light lense incomplete

advise slight blow from exhasut front pipe rear joint

advise slight leak from power steering box and slight play

advise slight lift in both drag link ends

advise slight play in o/s/r radius arm rear bush

Pass 20 May 2011

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 May 2011 120,685 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Inner Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Apr 2010 118,749 miles

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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

advise both headlamps poor beam

advise front radius arms front bushs slight play

advise n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and n/s/r low on tread

advise slight lift in A frame ball joint

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2010 118,747 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise both headlamps poor beam

advise front radius arms front bushs slight play

advise n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

advise o/s/f side light lense broken

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and n/s/r low on tread

advise rocker cover gasket leaking oil

advise slight lift in A frame ball joint

advise slight lift in drop arm ball joint

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 115,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear diff has slight oil leak .

Fail 18 Apr 2009 115,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear diff has slight oil leak .

Pass 14 Apr 2008 115,310 miles

advise all flexi brake hoses perished

advise front number plate damaged

advise o/s/r indicator lense faded

advise oil leak from rear diff seal

advise slight play in steering column upper u/j

advise steering damper bushs perished and worn

Pass 25 May 2006 115,146 miles

oil leak

rear diff locking nut is insecure which is giving excessieve movement to rear u/j

spare tyre defective

Fail 19 May 2006 115,146 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exccesive oil leak around sump of engine .

rear diff locking nut is insecure which is giving excessive movement to rear u/j .

spare tyre defective

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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C435 ASL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 C435 ASL, 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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C435 ASL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1985.

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