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C6 MHL

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,994 mi
Last recorded179,994 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 MHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2016 179,994 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 179,994 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 179,487 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 179,435 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 165,774 miles

top of nearside hub bearing worn

Fail 12 Sep 2013 153,092 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 153,092 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 140,481 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 140,481 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 116,608 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 116,608 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 110,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 108,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 105,163 miles

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

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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C6 MHL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C6 MHL, 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 C6 MHL registered?

C6 MHL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1985.

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