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C944 ORD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,317 mi
Last recorded100,317 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC944 ORD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,317 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides to calipers and hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear silencer mounting deteriorating

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 100,275 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil close to minimum level

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,705 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper missing

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear bumper/chases serious advanced corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose nut loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wiper missing

rear bumper/chases serious advanced corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 92,537 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear cross member holed & corrision

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,514 miles

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

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

nsf hub seal has slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,699 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,354 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,341 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 81,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,951 miles

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

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)

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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C944 ORD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc 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 C944 ORD, 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 C944 ORD registered?

C944 ORD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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