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CNS 2

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,956 mi
Last recorded177,956 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNS 2
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 177,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 177,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 177,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 177,751 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 177,708 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 177,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 177,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2017 177,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 177,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 177,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels and inspect properly. (3.5.1g)

advise rear brake disc inner faces rusty.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 176,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 176,881 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 176,516 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear bump stops missing.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 176,516 miles

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

advise rear bump stops missing.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 175,865 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 175,382 miles

advise slight leak in power steering box area.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 174,299 miles

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

split pins missing from front and rear anti roll bar lock nuts

Fail 1 Sep 2009 174,299 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

split pins missing from front and rear anti roll bar lock nuts

Fail 1 Sep 2008 173,531 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 173,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 170,052 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 170,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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CNS 2 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CNS 2, 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 CNS 2 registered?

CNS 2 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is CNS 2 safe to buy?

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