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C122 PSX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,204 mi
Last recorded156,204 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC122 PSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 156,204 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 153,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,619 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,483 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 113,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,673 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 111,673 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,696 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 103,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,194 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,053 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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C122 PSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C122 PSX, 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

How do I check the history of C122 PSX?

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What year was C122 PSX registered?

C122 PSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1985.

Is C122 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C122 PSX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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