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C153 YFA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,349 mi
Last recorded126,349 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 YFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,349 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning ns fog lamp in/op (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 123,333 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 May 2018 122,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 110,236 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,443 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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C153 YFA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C153 YFA, 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

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What year was C153 YFA registered?

C153 YFA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C153 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C153 YFA shows 6 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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