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C52 CTS

1985 Land Rover Pick Up

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,530 mi
Last recorded172,530 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Pick Up139,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 CTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 172,530 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box Oil Seals (Upper And Lower) Have Signs Of Fluid Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Trailing Arm Front Bushes Worn But Not Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Visible on Engine Block And Oil Sump Pan Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 172,529 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to Open Bonnet To Safely Complete Emissions test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Leak At Fuel Pump Area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake Pipe Burst during Decelerometer Test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up Large Rear Prop-Shaft Rear Universal Joint Excessively Worn (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Exhaust Gases visible From Under Bonnet \while Vehicle At Idle On Ramp Possible Leak Under Engine bay But Unable To Open Bonnet (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering Box Oil Seals (Upper And Lower) Have Signs Of Fluid Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small Rigid Brake Pipe At Calliper Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small Rigid Brake Pipe At Calliper Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Trailing Arm Front Bushes Worn But Not Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Visible on Engine Block And Oil Sump Pan Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 170,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 170,162 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 168,663 miles

chassis has corosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 166,339 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 166,339 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed near upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis out rigger holed under seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting holed on underside of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 165,461 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 162,642 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 160,726 miles

oil leak

rear uj worn on propshaft

Fail 15 Apr 2016 160,726 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil leak

rear uj worn on propshaft

Pass 24 Apr 2015 156,002 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 156,002 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 153,319 miles

oil leak from passengers front wheel

Pass 15 Apr 2013 150,239 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

passanger footwell has slight corosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 147,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 143,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 139,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 134,902 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 129,570 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 123,888 miles

parking brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2007 123,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 118,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in rear axle 'a'-frame ball-joint

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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C52 CTS is a 1985 Land Rover Pick Up in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 139,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C52 CTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C52 CTS registered?

C52 CTS is a 1985 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C52 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C52 CTS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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