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C610 SRB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,204 mi
Last recorded135,204 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC610 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 135,204 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

body corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,210 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 135,204 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 135,204 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 135,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 133,207 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 133,191 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 193,867 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 193,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 193,452 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 185,596 miles

brake pipe corroded on drivers side front brake caliper

front headlight aim slighty kicks to the right hand side

near side battery tray corroded

off side fron tyre slighty showing cord

play in steering box arm balljoint

rear brake pipes corroded on rear axle

Fail 22 Jan 2010 185,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe corroded on drivers side front brake caliper

near side battery tray corroded

off side fron tyre slighty showing cord

play in steering box arm balljoint

rear brake pipes corroded on rear axle

Fail 18 Jan 2010 185,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside front & rear copper brake pipes corroded

off side front tyre slighty showing cord on side wall

play in steering box balljoint

Pass 28 Nov 2008 177,738 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 177,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 178,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 165,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 155,424 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 154,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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C610 SRB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C610 SRB, 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 C610 SRB registered?

C610 SRB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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