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C953 NAO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,820 mi
Last recorded112,820 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC953 NAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,820 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

some corrosion both sides front floor around body mounts

Fail 23 Nov 2022 112,820 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

some corrosion both sides front floor around body mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,705 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear of engine under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear across chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 112,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear of engine under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear across chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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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C953 NAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C953 NAO, 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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C953 NAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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