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C451 HNS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,682 mi
Last recorded84,682 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC451 HNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,682 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 84,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,186 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,005 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,267 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 80,218 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,307 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 67,461 miles

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

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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C451 HNS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C451 HNS, 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 C451 HNS registered?

C451 HNS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1985.

Is C451 HNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C451 HNS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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