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C681 ASL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,179 mi
Last recorded10,179 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC681 ASL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 10,179 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 10,169 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,153 miles

propshaft parking brake gripping

Pass 22 Sep 2016 10,046 miles

rear cross member at offside and nearside has some corrosion and is holed but not excessive

Fail 22 Sep 2016 10,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear cross member at offside and nearside has some corrosion and is holed but not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,632 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT FIRE PUM P EXTENSIONS CORRODED

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CROSSMEMBER AREAS CORRODED OUTWITH SPECIFIED AREA

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,368 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE FRONT PUMP CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT WASHER INOP

Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,029 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS EXTENSIONS CORRODED BELOW FRONT PUNMP

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,654 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS EXTENSIONS FOR FRONT PUMP CORRODED

ADVISE VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK AND SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN BOX

Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,325 miles

corrosion at o/s/f floor area not affecting prescribed areas

dampness at o/s f hub

slight play at steering box shaft

Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,883 miles

SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN STEERING BOX †DRAG LINK END BOOT BURST

Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,479 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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C681 ASL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C681 ASL, 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 C681 ASL registered?

C681 ASL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C681 ASL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C681 ASL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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