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C52 ATC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,142 mi
Last recorded144,142 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 ATC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 144,142 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 144,141 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door card loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 142,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive hose to oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Fail 17 Jan 2024 142,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive hose to oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 20 Nov 2019 139,116 miles

Fluid near front brakes

Nearside Rear Hub leaking

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

Vehicle corroded in many places but not hold or weakened

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 139,116 miles

Fluid near front brakes

Nearside Rear Hub leaking

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

Vehicle corroded in many places but not hold or weakened

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 139,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 137,225 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 137,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 136,868 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust to chassis members

Pass 11 May 2016 136,848 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust to chassis

Pass 10 Jun 2015 136,277 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f kingpins

Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,443 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no tow bar fitted

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

surface rust to rear member

Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,569 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,569 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 17 Apr 2012 133,571 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 132,624 miles

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

slight play in swivel pin

surface rust to chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2011 132,624 miles

slight play in swivel pin

surface rust to chassis

Pass 14 Apr 2010 131,475 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 129,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 129,570 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 128,578 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 128,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,642 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 126,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 126,713 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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C52 ATC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C52 ATC, 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 C52 ATC registered?

C52 ATC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1985.

Is C52 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C52 ATC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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