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C477 AOS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,241 mi
Last recorded94,241 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC477 AOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,241 miles

tie bars bushes deteriorted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 94,241 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

tie bars bushes deteriorted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 94,081 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 94,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 93,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 93,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 93,733 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,532 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 93,532 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 92,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,454 miles

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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C477 AOS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C477 AOS, 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 C477 AOS registered?

C477 AOS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is C477 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C477 AOS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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