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C33 DTA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,287 mi
Last recorded98,287 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 DTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 98,287 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 97,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 97,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 97,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 96,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 95,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 94,992 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 93,835 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,835 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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C33 DTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C33 DTA, 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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What year was C33 DTA registered?

C33 DTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C33 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C33 DTA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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