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C693 RSG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,406 mi
Last recorded201,406 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC693 RSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 201,406 miles

All front seat belts frayed

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

Front Swivel seals leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering dampener bush slightly worn

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 17 Nov 2020 201,341 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre section front of chassis soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle heavily under sealed

All front seat belts frayed

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

Front Swivel seals leaking

Steering dampener bush slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2019 200,301 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

VEHICLE CHASSIS EXESSIVLY UNDERSEALED

of side brake disc dust cover missing

of side front flitch cover slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 200,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure WING/CILL RETAINERS CORRODED AWAY (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor insecure CORRODED AND REPAIR POOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure WING/CILL RETAINERS CORRODED AWAY (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure NOT SEATED CORRECTLY (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced SIDELIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DIESEL LEAK AT ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired GEARBOX CROSSMEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed FRAME CORRODED AWAY (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed REAR DOOR CONDITION (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 198,838 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE'S (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING'S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front SWIVEL SEAL SLIGHT WEEPING

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 197,997 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 197,997 miles

Body has slight corrosion DRIVERS FOOTWELL (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion PASSENGERS FRONT FOOTWELL (6.1.B.2)

CLUTH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Centre BATTERY TRAY REQUIRING ATTENTION

Front Body has slight corrosion SEAT BOX IN POOR CONDITION ON SIDES,UNDERSIDE CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Offside Front SWIVEL CORRODED AND LEAKING

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded ALL ROAD SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 197,997 miles

Battery insecure BATTERY BOX BASE HOLED (1.9.1)

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR BACKPLATES HEAVILY CORRODED AND DISTORTED (3.5.1j)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT REAR OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER FIXING POINTS,INADEQUATELY REPAIRED (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop BUMP STOP MISSING (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings HOLED AND NOT FULLY REPAIRED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INADEQUATELY REPAIRED (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH SIDES (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded ALSO OBSCURED (6.3.1d)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable BUSH LOOSE/WORN (2.2.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR CROSSMEMBER HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' LARGE CRACK IN WINDSCREEN (8.3.1d)

CLUTH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front SWIVEL CORRODED AND LEAKING

coil spring corroded ALL ROAD SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 197,094 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 197,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 185,834 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear fog lamp

rear number plate lights faulty (clean up)

Pass 4 May 2012 178,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 163,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 154,098 miles

oil leak at gear box

Fail 19 May 2010 154,058 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak at gear box

Pass 25 May 2009 146,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2008 137,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 137,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2007 127,851 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 127,851 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2006 124,746 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 124,498 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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C693 RSG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C693 RSG, 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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C693 RSG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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