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C482 MNL

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,565 mi
Last recorded66,565 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC482 MNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,565 miles

Front Both front hub seals leaking oil

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension and under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 66,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,515 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "B" post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub area slight damp but not affecting brakes

Offside Rear hub area slightly damp but not affecting brakes

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery tray/area corroded

general under-body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,491 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,485 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,476 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,421 miles

Offside oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,383 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,238 miles

All four tyres perished

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,103 miles

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

slight play in steering column universa joint

Fail 1 Apr 2011 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in steering column universa joint

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,585 miles

exstensive previous welding repairs throught vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2010 65,580 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,074 miles

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

general surface corrosion of chassis

non structual corrosion of front floor s

Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,071 miles

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

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

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

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

general surface corrosion of chassis

non structual corrosion of front floor s

Pass 29 Oct 2007 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Non structial corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,511 miles

some play in steering mechanism

very heavy surface corrosion throughout chassis and previous welding repairs

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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C482 MNL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 C482 MNL, 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 C482 MNL registered?

C482 MNL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1985.

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