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C244 TKS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,660 mi
Last recorded123,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC244 TKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 123,660 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 123,660 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,043 miles

Offside Front & rear tyres have cracks in treads!

Fail 20 Jan 2017 12,304 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front & rear tyres have cracks in treads!

Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 119,855 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 119,855 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,846 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,774 miles

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

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

drag link split pin missing

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 116,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C244 TKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 C244 TKS, 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 C244 TKS registered?

C244 TKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C244 TKS safe to buy?

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