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C230 HDA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,941 mi
Last recorded104,941 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC230 HDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 104,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009
Fail 19 Jul 2007 98,580 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 98,580 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 98,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C230 HDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C230 HDA, 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 C230 HDA registered?

C230 HDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is C230 HDA safe to buy?

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