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C705 AEC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,611 mi
Last recorded1,611 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC705 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 1,611 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 1,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler neck damp

Pass 15 Jul 2022 1,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both side steps badly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 939 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible across rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

new speedo fitted at 270647

Pass 13 Jul 2020 496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear beam corrode in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

new speedometer fitted at 270647

Fail 7 Jul 2020 468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear beam corrode in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

new speedometer fitted at 270647

Pass 8 Apr 2019 1 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

New speedometer fitted at 270647miles.

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 269,589 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 268,022 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slightly corroded at brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear crossmember and rear chassis are slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 264,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 258,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 258,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 256,041 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 256,041 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 255,697 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 248,499 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 1 Dec 2012 248,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 240,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 234,585 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 228,654 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 228,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 217,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 199,824 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 199,824 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 187,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 176,307 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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C705 AEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C705 AEC, 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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C705 AEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1985.

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