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C420 FWX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,027 mi
Last recorded25,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 FWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,027 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 25,009 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 9,932 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 1,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 1,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 536 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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C420 FWX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C420 FWX, 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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How do I check the history of C420 FWX?

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What year was C420 FWX registered?

C420 FWX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C420 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C420 FWX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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