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C435 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,237 mi
Last recorded190,237 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC435 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 190,237 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 190,237 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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C435 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C435 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 C435 UKV registered?

C435 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C435 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C435 UKV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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