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C103 URE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,636 mi
Last recorded104,636 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC103 URE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,705 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 100,401 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to nearside front out rigger

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,766 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,324 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 91,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 89,609 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 89,572 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C103 URE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C103 URE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C103 URE registered?

C103 URE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C103 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C103 URE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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