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C629 FRL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,825 mi
Last recorded163,825 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC629 FRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 163,825 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn loose (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring insecure not in spring cup correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure loose onto steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nut corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring touching front prop (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 159,840 miles

Central Lower cross member securing bolts missing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 159,840 miles

Central Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover missing axle arm joint slight play and rubber missing (2.2.C.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm joint rubber split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings loose on splines (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded badly corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Lower cross member securing bolts missing

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 156,904 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

chassis has various corrosion & has been heavily plated

Fail 18 Feb 2016 156,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

chassis has various corrosion & has been heavily plated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 156,324 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis/x member slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 156,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,446 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 137,713 miles

offside top swivel has slight play

tow bar component slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2009 137,713 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 137,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 137,611 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

all tyres have splits in the sidewalls

front No plate cracked

nearside ball seal leaking

steering box leaking

vehicle leaning to offside

Pass 15 Dec 2005 137,379 miles

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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C629 FRL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C629 FRL, 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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C629 FRL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 1985.

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