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C52 BDE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,349 mi
Last recorded118,349 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,349 miles

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

OIL LEAK - SEVERAL

Fail 27 Jul 2021 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

OIL LEAK - SEVERAL

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,328 miles

Gearbox cross member corroded

Offside bulkhead corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2020 117,325 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox cross-member corroded

Handbrake binding

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside bulk corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,685 miles

Gearbox cross member corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 116,685 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox cross member corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 116,295 miles

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded gearbox crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,652 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 113,123 miles

ballance weights close to near side front caliper

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,221 miles

N/S/Front bulk head rusting

Pass 20 Sep 2011 107,551 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 104,673 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 104,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 104,543 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 104,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 104,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front floor panels corroded

front disc's slightly corroded

indicator switch slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

nearside wing mirror missing

slight corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 24 May 2007 98,366 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting through out chasis

corrosion starting to near side front floor pannel

corrosion starting to nearside front out rigger

fuel tank mount corroded

offside front door in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2007 98,303 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front out riggers corroded

corrosion through out chasis

corrosion to nearside front floor

fuel tank mount corroded

offside front door corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 97,352 miles

corrosion starting to fuel tank out rigger

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 BDE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BDE, 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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C52 BDE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1985.

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