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C333 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,713 mi
Last recorded65,713 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC333 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis has had various repairs

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis has had various repairs

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazards not working

Pass 15 Jun 2019 65,593 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery box rusty

both front shock cones rusty

both rear lower spring mounts getting rusty

bulkhead been repaired from inside

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f outer rigger getting rusty

n/s/r upper spring mount getting rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2019 65,592 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery box rusty

both front shock cones rusty

both rear lower spring mounts getting rusty

bulkhead been repaired from inside

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f outer rigger getting rusty

n/s/r upper spring mount getting rusty

Pass 28 May 2013 65,322 miles

brakes pipes corroding

small fluid leak at front hubs

Fail 16 May 2013 65,317 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes pipes corroding

small fluid leak at front hubs

Pass 29 May 2010 65,209 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,806 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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C333 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C333 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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C333 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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