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C604 FNY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,550 mi
Last recorded175,550 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC604 FNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 175,550 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 175,522 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 175,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 175,159 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 175,159 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 175,159 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 174,534 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 173,874 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 166,274 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 163,551 miles

front num plate cracked

gearbox leak, feul tank stained poss leak,

hazard tell tale does not iluminate on switch non testable item untill 20/03/2013

Fail 6 Mar 2013 163,543 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front num plate cracked

gearbox leak, feul tank stained poss leak,

Pass 25 May 2007 129,328 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 129,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 125,394 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 125,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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C604 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C604 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 C604 FNY registered?

C604 FNY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1985.

Is C604 FNY safe to buy?

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