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C104 KFF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,385 mi
Last recorded180,385 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 KFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 180,385 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Apr 2018 180,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has major condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak top hose ()

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015 179,455 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 177,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 170,247 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 161,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 151,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hand brake needs adjusting.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 142,830 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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C104 KFF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KFF, 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 KFF registered?

C104 KFF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C104 KFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C104 KFF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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