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C936 EEP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,831 mi
Last recorded99,831 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC936 EEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,831 miles

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,764 miles

power steering leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 99,762 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

power steering leak

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,690 miles

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

slight play in steering box detected at steering wheel

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 99,524 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,187 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 99,158 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,300 miles

Engine and transmission oil leaks

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering box arm joint cover poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,266 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,623 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 87,582 miles

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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C936 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C936 EEP, 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 C936 EEP registered?

C936 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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