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C712 ULA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,942 mi
Last recorded149,942 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC712 ULA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 149,942 miles

front shock absorber top mounts corroding

general chassis corrosion

indicator switch slightly worn

nearside front and offside rear suspension bumpstop rubbers missing

offside rear crossmember brace by shock absorber heavily corroded

oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

suspension coil springs corroding

tracta seals leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2015 149,942 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

column switches slightly insecure

front shock absorber top mounts corroding

general chassis corrosion

indicator switch slightly worn

nearside front and offside rear suspension bumpstop rubbers missing

offside rear crossmember brace by shock absorber heavily corroded

oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

suspension coil springs corroding

tracta seals leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2014 149,888 miles

Oil leak

corrosion starting in both headlamps

corrosion starting in chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2013 149,883 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis members starting to corrode

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

front brake application slightly uneven

front shock absorber mounting areas starting to corrode

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

offside and nearside tracta units leaking slightly

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak

spare tyre damaged

windscreen wiper linkage slightly worn

Fail 6 Nov 2013 149,883 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front tracra units leaking oil

nearside front floor corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis members starting to corrode

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

front shock absorber mounting areas starting to corrode

nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leaks

windscreen wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 149,275 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 147,398 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 147,398 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 147,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 143,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 127,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 119,382 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 119,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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C712 ULA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 C712 ULA, 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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C712 ULA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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