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C894 ADB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,449 mi
Last recorded117,449 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC894 ADB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 117,449 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

drive belts need attention

fuel tank sweeting

rear brakes may need attention

rear cross member getting rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,296 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 116,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 116,119 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,091 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 114,328 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 114,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 112,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes covered

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 111,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r back plate damp

offside front hub ball/socket damp with oil

Fail 18 Jun 2009 110,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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 inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 7 Apr 2008 110,295 miles

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

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

Offside front and offside rear hub seals weeping

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 109,677 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 109,670 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2005 108,536 miles

Offside rear and nearside front outriggers holed

Steel brake pipes to front flexis and offside rear wheel cylinder starting to corrode.

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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C894 ADB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 C894 ADB, 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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C894 ADB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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