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C378 VVC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,077 mi
Last recorded144,077 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC378 VVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 144,077 miles

exhaust front joint minor leak

offside front body mount corroding

offside rear chassis rail corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2017 142,860 miles

both no plates deteriorating

some corrosion to nearside front bulk head

some corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Pass 18 Jun 2016 141,230 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 141,230 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 140,512 miles

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

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 21 Dec 2013 139,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 139,475 miles

chassis corroding at nearside rear.

corrosion on chassis

Fail 28 Jul 2012 139,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

chassis corroding at nearside rear.

corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Nov 2010 138,124 miles

some corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2009 135,376 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 134,219 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 134,219 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 131,887 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 131,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 129,583 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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C378 VVC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C378 VVC, 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 C378 VVC registered?

C378 VVC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C378 VVC safe to buy?

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