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C443 OVW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,009 mi
Last recorded133,009 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 133,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 129,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 128,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 114,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 114,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C443 OVW, 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 C443 OVW?

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What year was C443 OVW registered?

C443 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C443 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C443 OVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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