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C497 OVW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,141 mi
Last recorded120,141 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC497 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,901 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 117,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 117,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,125 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,440 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,517 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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C497 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C497 OVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C497 OVW?

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What year was C497 OVW registered?

C497 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C497 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C497 OVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C497 OVW have outstanding finance?

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