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C444 UVT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,056 mi
Last recorded145,056 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC444 UVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 145,056 miles

corrosion on baulkhead needs attention

front snow plough brackets need covers fitted.

water leak from rad ,

Pass 20 Dec 2013 144,586 miles

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2012 143,916 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 143,900 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 143,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 143,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 148,908 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 141,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis both sides corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 141,659 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 141,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 141,144 miles

steering box lower arm retaining nut needs new locking device also advised on front carrier needs cover fitting for road use

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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C444 UVT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C444 UVT, 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

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What year was C444 UVT registered?

C444 UVT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1985.

Is C444 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C444 UVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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