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C472 UKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

35,542 mi
Last recorded35,542 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,542 miles

headlamp pattern poor image offside mirror glass cracked slight play in offside upper swivel oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

headlamp pattern poor image offside mirror glass cracked slight play in offside upper swivel oil leaks

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,517 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

front discs slightly corroded

headlamp pattern poor

hole in nearside front scuttle

offside mirror glass cracked

slight play in offside front swivel(upper)

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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C472 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 C472 UKV, 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 C472 UKV registered?

C472 UKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1985.

Is C472 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C472 UKV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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