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C443 CNW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,252 mi
Last recorded105,252 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 CNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,252 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 105,249 miles

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,184 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 103,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 101,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 101,646 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 100,153 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub swivel seals leaking

offside rear hub seal leaking

steering cowells catching steering

Fail 20 Jan 2015 100,153 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub swivel seals leaking

offside rear hub seal leaking

steering cowells catching steering

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 97,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,055 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty

nearside rear position lamp starting to fade

Fail 6 Oct 2012 94,004 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty

nearside rear position lamp starting to fade

Pass 8 Oct 2011 92,385 miles

wiper blades worn

brake fluid level nearing min mark

nearside rear trailing arm rear bush worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,321 miles

both rear bump stops poor

both rear shocks top rubbers poor

exhaust tail box poor condition

oil showing at power steering box

some play in rear propshaft UJ

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,171 miles

o/s front brake caliper looks damp with oil

Fail 6 Oct 2008 85,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s front brake caliper looks damp with oil

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,465 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 74,098 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroding.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

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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C443 CNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C443 CNW, 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 C443 CNW registered?

C443 CNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1985.

Is C443 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C443 CNW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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