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C494 AUM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 AUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 131,853 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 131,833 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

advise front spot lights stay on dip after been on main beam

Pass 29 Sep 2011 129,873 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 129,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 128,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 99,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 96,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 96,340 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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C494 AUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C494 AUM, 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 C494 AUM registered?

C494 AUM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C494 AUM safe to buy?

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