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C317 ADE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,670 mi
Last recorded151,670 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 ADE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 151,670 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 151,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 146,596 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 141,743 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 137,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 135,915 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,765 miles

Off side rear axle brake pipe has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2014 123,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Excessive coolant leak

Off side rear axle brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 121,151 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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C317 ADE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C317 ADE, 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

How do I check the history of C317 ADE?

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What year was C317 ADE registered?

C317 ADE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C317 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C317 ADE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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