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C524 CUW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC524 CUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 92,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All except offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 92,664 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Top shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Across rear chassis /crossmember in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All except offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 92,664 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside link arm dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 92,264 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bukhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of battery box and seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod 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 Front Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower bukhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link bush (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in paint or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning light not working( required on a 1 year newer vehicle )

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,664 miles

Hazard warning not working

Fail 20 Jan 2022 92,664 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake failure (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning not working

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,666 miles

General light corrosion to most of underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2021 92,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

General light corrosion to most of underside of vehicle

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,664 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 92,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,666 miles

All chassis and vehicle structure slightly corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 92,664 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All chassis and vehicle structure slightly corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General light corrosion to most of underside of vehicle

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 92,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General light corrosion to most of underside of vehicle

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,664 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and offside rear cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,664 miles

rear chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2014 92,664 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,664 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,664 miles

Inner sidewalls of both rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2011 92,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Inner sidewalls of both rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2010 92,664 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 92,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,664 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 92,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2007 91,900 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 89,253 miles

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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C524 CUW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 C524 CUW, 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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C524 CUW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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