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561 XPC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,489 mi
Last recorded187,489 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration561 XPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 187,489 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2015 181,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 181,507 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rod has slight play in bush

Pass 7 Jun 2008 178,114 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 178,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 171,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 158,126 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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561 XPC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 561 XPC, 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 561 XPC registered?

561 XPC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is 561 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 561 XPC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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