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C692 OTF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,796 mi
Last recorded126,796 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC692 OTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2019 126,796 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

rear diff leaking

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumpstop cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

front scraper rings leaking

play in both front track rod ends

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,605 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,730 miles

both sides front tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Aug 2017 120,714 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides rear chassis & o/s rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides rear (4.1.D.1b)

both sides front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,676 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 120,676 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 120,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all along the bottom of both front doors corroded anf holed

all coil springs very corroded and flaky

both front brake disc corroded and rusty

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 119,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all along the bottom of both front doors corroded anf holed

all coil springs very corroded and flaky

both front brake disc corroded and rusty

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Dec 2011 119,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake disc corroded and rusty

both rear bumpstops missing

chassis around bump stop mounts and behind rear coil springs is very rusty and corroded

offside rear chassis near top shpckabsporber mount is veru corroded and rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty and corroded lot of mud

Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,606 miles

oil leak possible power steering fluid

rear bumpstops missing

underside of vehicle very corroded and rustyy

Fail 8 Dec 2010 118,606 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak possible power steering fluid

rear bumpstops missing

underside of vehicle very corroded and rustyy

Pass 9 Nov 2009 116,840 miles

both rear bumpstops missing

nearside rear brake pipe to flexi showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2009 116,840 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear bumpstops missing

nearside rear brake pipe to flexi showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2008 112,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 112,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,047 miles

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS MISSING.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 111,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS MISSING.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 102,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 102,655 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 93,758 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 93,758 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C692 OTF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C692 OTF, 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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C692 OTF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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