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C144 THN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,571 mi
Last recorded150,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC144 THN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 150,571 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 150,569 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 149,710 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 143,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 138,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 136,144 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 128,870 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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C144 THN 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 C144 THN, 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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How do I check the history of C144 THN?

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What year was C144 THN registered?

C144 THN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C144 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C144 THN 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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