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C518 KOD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,016 mi
Last recorded188,016 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC518 KOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 188,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 188,003 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn fulcrum joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 186,727 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitmen arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 186,727 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitmen arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 185,034 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp extra outer side position light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 185,034 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp extra outer side position light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 182,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 180,176 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 178,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 178,932 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 178,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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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C518 KOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 C518 KOD, 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 C518 KOD registered?

C518 KOD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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