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C282 OTW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,045 mi
Last recorded126,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC282 OTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 126,045 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 125,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 100,105 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 100,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 98,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear chassis areas.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 93,591 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 86,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,434 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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C282 OTW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C282 OTW, 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

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What year was C282 OTW registered?

C282 OTW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C282 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C282 OTW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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