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C172 DKP

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC172 DKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,587 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,465 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 103,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 102,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 101,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 101,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,514 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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C172 DKP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C172 DKP, 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 C172 DKP?

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What year was C172 DKP registered?

C172 DKP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1985.

Is C172 DKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C172 DKP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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