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C64 SAO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,343 mi
Last recorded167,343 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC64 SAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 167,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 166,501 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering locking device missing drag link locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective excessive movement (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 166,169 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 166,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 165,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 165,392 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 165,392 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 164,188 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 164,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 163,606 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 163,404 miles

Slight leak from front swivel joints

Slight play in steering

rear cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 155,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 148,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 143,390 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 138,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 134,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 131,342 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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C64 SAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C64 SAO, 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 C64 SAO registered?

C64 SAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C64 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C64 SAO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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