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C333 NRB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,459 mi
Last recorded147,459 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC333 NRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 147,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,519 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

battery box corrdoed

chassis has been repaired thoughout

oil leak

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

slight play at near side front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2015 145,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

battery box corrdoed

chassis has been repaired thoughout

oil leak

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

slight play at near side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 143,555 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 140,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 139,934 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 137,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 133,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 128,388 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C333 NRB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C333 NRB, 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 C333 NRB registered?

C333 NRB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1985.

Is C333 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C333 NRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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