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C995 SAY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC995 SAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,001 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 100,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 100,005 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 100,005 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,003 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,009 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 100,009 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,671 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

chassis corroded/has many welded repairs

tyres cracking/perishing

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Jun 2018 142,699 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

chassis corroded/has many welded repairs

tyres cracking/perishing

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Mar 2017 141,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 140,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 138,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 135,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 132,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 128,901 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 128,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2011 127,161 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 127,159 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 117,600 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 117,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 112,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 111,085 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 111,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 110,362 miles

Corrosion to font out riggers †Rear bump stops missing †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Stone chip in windscreen †Engine, gearbox and diff oil leaks

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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C995 SAY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C995 SAY, 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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C995 SAY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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