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C831 NPN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,824 mi
Last recorded196,824 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 NPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 196,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 196,813 miles

HUBS OILY

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Dec 2014 196,811 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

HUBS OILY

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 196,789 miles

front power steering pipes rusty

offside and nearside front hubs greasy

play in propshaft universal joints

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 11 Dec 2012 196,687 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light inop

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

exhaust system corroded

front hub seals leaking

front under guard damaged and close to steering arms on lock

parking brake disc in poor condition

small split in nearside front tyre side wall

vehicle modified

Pass 5 Dec 2011 196,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to slightly pull one way

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front hub seals leaking

front tyres close to suspension on lock

operation of nearside front door inner handle poor

play in steering box drop link joint

rear brake discs n poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2010 196,515 miles

offside front hub seal leaking

main beam warning light inop

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

play in steering box drop link joint

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2010 196,514 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

main beam warning light inop

offside front hub seal leaking

play in steering box drop link joint

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2010 196,514 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VERY POOR WELD REPAIRS TO REAR CROSS MEMBER

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

all indicator lenses discoloured

front hub seals leaking

front tyres close to suspension on lock

play in steering box drop link joint

rear brake discs in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded and extensive weld repairs

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 28 Oct 2009 196,359 miles

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

rear discs in poor condition

secondary number plate light bulb inop

under side of vehicle corroding

vehicle suspension heavily modified

weld repairs to under side of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2009 196,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

rear discs in poor condition

secondary number plate light bulb inop

under side of vehicle corroding

vehicle suspension heavily modified

weld repairs to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2008 195,664 miles

Both front hubs damp

Engine oil leak

Headlamp beam pattens weak

Slight play in steering joints

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Weld repairs to vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2008 195,664 miles

Both front hubs damp

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp beam pattens weak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Slight play in steering joints

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Weld repairs to vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2007 194,271 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 190,771 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 190,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R bump stop missing

steering drop arm joint worn

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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C831 NPN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C831 NPN, 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 C831 NPN registered?

C831 NPN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1985.

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