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C348 WWK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,122 mi
Last recorded143,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC348 WWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 143,122 miles

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

some breakage and corrosion offside rear chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2022 141,781 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 138,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 138,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 137,466 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,584 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2018 133,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2017 126,033 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on both front radius arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 126,033 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on both front radius arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint has slight play

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear axle 'A' bar (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2016 120,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint has slight play

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear axle 'A' bar (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle chassis has slight corrosion

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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C348 WWK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C348 WWK, 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 C348 WWK registered?

C348 WWK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1985.

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