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C600 FNY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,296 mi
Last recorded119,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC600 FNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,296 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,521 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,517 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard lights not working

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,921 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 116,921 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,711 miles

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

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

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

both draglink gaiters starting to deteriorate

gaiter of idler arm starting to deteriorate

rear uj joint of rear propshaft slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2020 115,711 miles

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

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

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

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

both draglink gaiters starting to deteriorate

gaiter of idler arm starting to deteriorate

rear uj joint of rear propshaft slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 111,461 miles

Front exhaust bolt missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front ball swivels weeping

gearbox crossmember top bolts missing

Fail 22 May 2018 111,457 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bolt missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front ball swivels weeping

gearbox crossmember top bolts missing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 109,086 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Jun 2017 109,086 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,887 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,887 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

interior mirror missing

wires and fuel pipe hanging close to propshaft

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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C600 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C600 FNY, 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 C600 FNY registered?

C600 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C600 FNY safe to buy?

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