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C434 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,668 mi
Last recorded175,668 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 175,668 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 175,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 175,663 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 175,663 miles

Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 174,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 173,542 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 171,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 169,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 168,150 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 168,116 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 166,908 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 166,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 165,894 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 165,894 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 164,852 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2011 162,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 159,477 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 159,477 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 154,176 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 148,357 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 148,357 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 141,633 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 136,094 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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C434 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C434 UKV, 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 C434 UKV registered?

C434 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C434 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C434 UKV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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