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C10 SOV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,189 mi
Last recorded31,189 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 SOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,189 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 31,189 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,609 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,752 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 29,744 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,101 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,876 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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C10 SOV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C10 SOV, 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 C10 SOV registered?

C10 SOV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C10 SOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 SOV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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