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C177 GSU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,814 mi
Last recorded69,814 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC177 GSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 69,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 208,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 201,552 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 201,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 200,979 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 200,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 196,555 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 196,549 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 192,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 186,609 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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C177 GSU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C177 GSU, 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 C177 GSU registered?

C177 GSU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1985.

Is C177 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C177 GSU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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