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C478 KVK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,181 mi
Last recorded153,181 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC478 KVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 153,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all four tyres perrished

damage to nearside rear chassis

rear number plate light dim.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 147,163 miles

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

cut nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 May 2013 147,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

cut in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2012 139,440 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 May 2011 131,063 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 131,060 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 125,946 miles

advise rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded/pin holed

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 May 2009 123,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 122,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 121,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 119,863 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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C478 KVK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C478 KVK, 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 C478 KVK registered?

C478 KVK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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