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Q431MCC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,226 mi
Last recorded248,226 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ431MCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 248,226 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 248,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf seat belt damaged.

play in steering box.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 232,059 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 232,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 225,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 222,091 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 217,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 206,627 miles

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

slight play steering damper n/s bush

Fail 5 Jan 2007 206,627 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

slight play steering damper n/s bush

Pass 30 Dec 2005 197,793 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Q431MCC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Q431MCC, 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 Q431MCC registered?

Q431MCC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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