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C945 ORD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,646 mi
Last recorded147,646 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 ORD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,646 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 147,639 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 147,428 miles

rear chassis members corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 147,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 147,365 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,358 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 146,572 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 146,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 145,168 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 145,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

front diff seal has slight leak

near side rear outer chsssis by suspension mount rusted to excess

off side rear inner and outer chassis by suspension mount rusted to excess

rear axel A frame ball joint has slight play and noisy

Fail 6 Dec 2011 139,835 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

STRONGLY ADVISE severe oil leak offside lower corner of engine [oil filter housing area]

cluch action very soft, pedal seems to stick down to floor?

front brake imbalance high

front registration plate in very poor condition

horn sounds a bit weak

nearside front headlamp reflector in poor condition

rear brake increase decrease differential is high

rear cross-member showing heavy corrosion, both rear chassis rails sound soft?

Pass 6 Dec 2011 139,835 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE severe oil leak offside lower corner of engine [oil filter housing area]

cluch action very soft, pedal seems to stick down to floor?

front brake imbalance high

front registration plate in very poor condition

horn sounds a bit weak

nearside front headlamp reflector in poor condition

rear brake increase decrease differential is high

rear cross-member showing heavy corrosion, both rear chassis rails sound soft?

Pass 30 Nov 2010 136,036 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 136,036 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 135,588 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 135,581 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 133,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 132,867 miles

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

slight leak from steering box

small cuts to all tyre treads

Fail 15 Dec 2007 132,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

small cuts to all tyre treads

Pass 30 Jan 2007 132,326 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 132,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 9 Feb 2006 130,112 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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C945 ORD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C945 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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C945 ORD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1985.

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