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C133 YEC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,198 mi
Last recorded124,198 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 YEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,198 miles

Hazard swith intermittent

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,198 miles

Hazard swith intermittent

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,969 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust tail pipe end missing

Fail 7 Mar 2018 122,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust tail pipe end missing

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play King pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 120,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,032 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 120,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 117,651 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 115,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 115,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 112,980 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 110,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 110,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 109,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 107,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 103,862 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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C133 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C133 YEC, 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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C133 YEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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