MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust front joint minor leak
offside front body mount corroding
offside rear chassis rail corroding
both no plates deteriorating
some corrosion to nearside front bulk head
some corrosion to offside rear chassis rail
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside washer jet partially blocked
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chassis corroding at nearside rear.
corrosion on chassis
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
some corrosion on metal brake pipes
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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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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