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C458 TMO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,586 mi
Last recorded113,586 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC458 TMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 113,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,695 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 110,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 103,671 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 103,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,604 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 93,818 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 93,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,855 miles

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

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

rear a frame ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 89,848 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear A frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,416 miles

All tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 88,416 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,267 miles

corrosion in nearside front floorpan/ bulkhead

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front trailing arm bushes worn

nail in nearside rear tyre and perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2011 88,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in nearside front floorpan/ bulkhead

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front trailing arm bushes worn

nail in nearside rear tyre and perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2010 88,005 miles

all tyres starting to wear and perish nearside rear tyre just passed test

damp mark on fuel pump

Fail 29 Jul 2010 87,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 86,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both n/s tyres age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f side light loose

o/s/r axel bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,588 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,415 miles

both rear tyres andn/s/f tyre perrished

o/s seat belt frayed

Fail 25 Jul 2007 84,413 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2006 83,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 83,595 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C458 TMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C458 TMO, 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 C458 TMO registered?

C458 TMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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