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C325 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC325 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,375 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 62,375 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,070 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,483 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,482 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,919 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,369 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,366 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Both front hub seal have a slight leak

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,111 miles

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

steering dampener bush worn

Fail 17 Sep 2008 58,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

steering dampener bush worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,623 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,908 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 56,061 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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C325 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C325 UKV, 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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C325 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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