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C153 ETG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 ETG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 97,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise ft brake travel

corrosian welding and sealed throghout

diff leak

oil leak

play in props strong advise

Fail 8 Mar 2006 97,975 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

chassis and floor pan corroded throughout

oil leak

propshaft defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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C153 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C153 ETG, 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 C153 ETG registered?

C153 ETG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C153 ETG safe to buy?

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