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C690 PMY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,157 mi
Last recorded157,157 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC690 PMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 157,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 152,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs worn

osf wing mirror loose

Fail 15 May 2017 152,789 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

os wing mirror loose

Pass 29 Oct 2015 152,779 miles

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

Centre Rear Corrosion on crossbeam under rear body

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

Offside Front Footwell has corrosion and has been repaired

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 152,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Corrosion on crossbeam under rear body

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

Offside Front Footwell has corrosion and has been repaired

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 145,180 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 145,173 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 137,590 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

middle & rear of chassis area has bee heavily undersealed

middle to rear brake pipe has been painted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 135,432 miles

chassis legs and back panel corroded

o/s/f indicator lense starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion to brake pipes have been painted

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Jan 2012 135,429 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis legs and back panel corroded

o/s/f indicator lense starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion to brake pipes have been painted

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2011 134,454 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f body mount badly corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2010 130,874 miles

rear body mounts starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2009 126,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 121,916 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 121,916 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

chassis corroded all over but not holed

Pass 17 Aug 2006 117,855 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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C690 PMY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C690 PMY, 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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C690 PMY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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