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C516 AHU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

206,445 mi
Last recorded206,445 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC516 AHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 206,445 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 206,416 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 206,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 206,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 206,274 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 206,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 206,146 miles

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

rear centre cross member corroded /on top /shock absorber mounting area etc

Fail 17 Jul 2015 206,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear centre cross member corroded /on top /shock absorber mounting area etc

Pass 21 Jul 2014 206,085 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 206,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 205,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 205,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 204,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 200,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 196,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 191,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 183,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 175,085 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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C516 AHU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C516 AHU, 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

How do I check the history of C516 AHU?

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What year was C516 AHU registered?

C516 AHU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C516 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C516 AHU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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