MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,433 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
o/s n/s rose bowls damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C43 SVN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C43 SVN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C43 SVN?
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What year was C43 SVN registered?
C43 SVN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C43 SVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for C43 SVN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C43 SVN have outstanding finance?
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