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C172 XEC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,039 mi
Last recorded174,039 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC172 XEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 174,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 174,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 174,024 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2009 174,024 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2008 170,142 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 167,398 miles

OIL LEAK & POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Pass 10 Jul 2006 162,473 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 XEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XEC, 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 C172 XEC registered?

C172 XEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C172 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C172 XEC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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