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C706 VAA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,290 mi
Last recorded175,290 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC706 VAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 175,290 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 169,896 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 168,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 19 Jan 2022 168,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

both rear brake lights slightly discoloured

both rear side lights are slightly discoloured

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Aug 2020 168,201 miles

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

Offside Front drop link ball joint boot perished

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front trailing arm rear bushes starting to crack

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to crack

front bumper bar has slight damage

Fail 4 Aug 2020 168,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front drop link ball joint boot perished

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front trailing arm rear bushes starting to crack

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to crack

front bumper bar has slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2019 166,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 166,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear A frame bush worn

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear prop uj has slight play

rear centre underside body has corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 166,301 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 166,301 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

rear gearbox seal leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2012 166,031 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 164,950 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 164,950 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 163,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 163,340 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 158,370 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 149,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 140,746 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 136,490 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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C706 VAA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C706 VAA, 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 C706 VAA registered?

C706 VAA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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