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C104 GLG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,957 mi
Last recorded117,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 GLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 117,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 117,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,834 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2014 116,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2013 116,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 113,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2010 109,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 106,273 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 104,861 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 104,861 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,357 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 98,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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C104 GLG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C104 GLG, 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 C104 GLG registered?

C104 GLG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C104 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C104 GLG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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