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C818 TVT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,356 mi
Last recorded132,356 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC818 TVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 132,356 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

General corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 129,723 miles

Rusting on main chassis

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 129,697 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Around bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Centre at tie bar support (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rusting on main chassis

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 124,808 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s n/s rear chassis /spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 124,808 miles

Fuel pipe leaking new clip (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing new split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing fit new (5.2.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s n/s rear chassis /spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,733 miles

corrosion around o/s n/s rear chassis rails

Pass 5 Dec 2013 114,331 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 111,586 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 111,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,009 miles

Heavy rust scale on main chassis.Corrosion on several body mtgs recommend repairs to avoid body displacement

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,771 miles

Rust vscale on main chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2009 106,935 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 106,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,544 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 104,544 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 101,964 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 101,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 100,710 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 May 2006 100,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 100,606 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 100,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C818 TVT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C818 TVT, 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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C818 TVT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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