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C927 PFS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

253,704 mi
Last recorded253,704 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC927 PFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 253,704 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 253,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 252,238 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 252,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 249,363 miles

Both front swivel hub seals leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 243,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 240,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 236,398 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 236,390 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 235,487 miles

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

wipers "lazy"

Pass 10 Sep 2014 231,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 227,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 225,726 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 225,723 miles

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

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

steering damper bushes slihtly worn. wipers "lazy" in operation n/s/f/hub slight oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 216,686 miles

brake pedal slightly low, sligt gear oil leak n/s front, close to brake disc

Pass 11 Sep 2010 207,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 202,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 202,044 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

offside rear crossmember outrigger section corroded

slight movement in steering box

Pass 9 Sep 2008 197,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal travel becoming long

Pass 11 Sep 2007 193,031 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 193,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 187,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 187,334 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 181,617 miles

front hub seals leaking

gear box oil leak

n/s front chassis cross member has slight corrosion

steerinig box has slight play

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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C927 PFS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C927 PFS, 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 C927 PFS registered?

C927 PFS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1985.

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