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C449 CNW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,392 mi
Last recorded113,392 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC449 CNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 113,392 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 110,616 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 110,616 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 109,731 miles

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

fuel pump damp

play in rear axle upper ball joint

play in rear prop mid joint

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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C449 CNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C449 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 C449 CNW registered?

C449 CNW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1985.

Is C449 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C449 CNW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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