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C561 AUB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC561 AUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front mounting rubbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 112,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front mounting rubbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 112,647 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 112,597 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play swivel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,196 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front & rear diffs. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 15 Oct 2020 112,177 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front & rear diffs. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 18 Oct 2019 111,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 111,746 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,520 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,717 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,184 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,843 miles

slight power steerin fluid leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,626 miles

engine & gearbox has oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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C561 AUB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C561 AUB, 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 C561 AUB registered?

C561 AUB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C561 AUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C561 AUB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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