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C460 PSX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,497 mi
Last recorded50,497 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC460 PSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 50,497 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 34,730 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 34,628 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 19,373 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 19,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 3,765 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 607 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front propshaft has slight play in a universal joint

Pass 9 Jan 2017 568 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front propshaft has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2015 180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 108,300 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 108,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2012 106,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 106,900 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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C460 PSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C460 PSX, 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 C460 PSX registered?

C460 PSX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C460 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C460 PSX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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