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C51 HFR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC51 HFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 97,051 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 97,051 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 93,866 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 93,854 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear hubs leaking slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,288 miles

Nearside Front top swivel

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 89,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front top swivel

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,232 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 86,221 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

chassis shows signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,543 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre flat

Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp making reverse light flicker (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,249 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,379 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap has no seal in

Fail 17 Jun 2014 80,379 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap has no seal in

Pass 4 May 2010 75,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 75,598 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 180,185 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 171,558 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 171,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 169,009 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 169,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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C51 HFR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 C51 HFR, 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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C51 HFR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1985.

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