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C784 HWF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,913 mi
Last recorded131,913 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC784 HWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 131,913 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside drag link end dust cover deteriorated - replacement advised. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Floor corroded in driver's and passenger's footwell.

General underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension components.

Hazard warning light tell tale inoperative.

Horn sound weak.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 131,749 miles

ALL CHASSIS AND UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED AND SIGNS OF CORRODED BUT **NO.... HOLES COULD BE MADE IN PRESCRIBED AREAS A TIME OF TEST**

FRONT and REAR diffs seeping

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL bushes on offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT STILL SOILD AT TIME OF TEST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL 4 wheel bearings have slight play **(boarder line on fail criteria REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED)** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 131,599 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL 4 wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear diffs seeping

under body corrosion (solid at time of test)

Pass 1 Jul 2019 131,139 miles

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

Rear diff seeping

Under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,568 miles

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

Rear diff seep

Underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2018 130,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis x3 locations as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Drivers door stiff to open due to corrosion

Fluid leak, but not excessive Axles,hubs,gearbox and differentials (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion on chassis,floor pan,sub frame,suspension and brake components

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 130,186 miles

Ball joint dust cover on steering cracking

Front axle leaking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front hub seals leaking

Offside Front hub seals leaking

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

corrosion and underseal to chassi inspection limited

engine rear main oil leak

o/s/f door stiff to open

rear axle corroded leaking oil

rear of body underside corroded on the rear

sump leaking due to corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 130,130 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint dust cover on steering cracking

Front axle leaking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front hub seals leaking

Offside Front hub seals leaking

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

corrosion and underseal to chassi inspection limited

engine rear main oil leak

o/s/f door stiff to open

rear axle corroded leaking oil

rear of body underside corroded on the rear

sump leaking due to corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 129,761 miles

Corrosion and underseal under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 30 May 2015 129,299 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 129,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 128,539 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

mud under vehicle

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,799 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2013 127,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2012 126,468 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

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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C784 HWF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C784 HWF, 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 C784 HWF registered?

C784 HWF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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