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C559 SPV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,910 mi
Last recorded110,910 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC559 SPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 110,910 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r suspension bump stop mounting deteriorated

spare tyre flat

towing socket deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2019 110,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

front number plate cracked

hazard warning not working

hazards not working

o/s/r suspension bump stop mounting deteriorated

spare tyre flat

towing socket deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside steering damper bush worn

Fail 25 Oct 2016 109,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside steering damper bush worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Sep 2015 105,913 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,224 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 105,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 104,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rer prop joint worn

Fail 10 Jan 2012 102,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rer prop joint worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 100,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion in n/s & o/s front outriggers

Fail 2 Dec 2010 100,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion in n/s & o/s front outriggers

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,888 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 96,888 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 94,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 94,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,470 miles

advises given with vt30

Fail 23 Mar 2007 92,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,895 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 91,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bottom of n/s/f seat missing

bracket on both chassis corroded

n/s washers not working

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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C559 SPV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C559 SPV, 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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C559 SPV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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