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C940 PGY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,859 mi
Last recorded124,859 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC940 PGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,859 miles

offside front hub seal leaking slightly

slightly spongy brake pedal

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 120,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,175 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 116,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 114,360 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 114,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front axle swivel joint seals seaping slightly

oil seaping from front axle differential oil seal to propshaft

Fail 3 Dec 2010 112,709 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front axle swivel joint seals seaping slightly

oil seaping from front axle differential oil seal to propshaft

Pass 29 Dec 2009 110,202 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 110,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off/side front side wall cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2006 109,047 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 109,047 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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C940 PGY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C940 PGY, 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 C940 PGY registered?

C940 PGY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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