MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C498 GDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 C498 GDM, 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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How do I check the history of C498 GDM?
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What year was C498 GDM registered?
C498 GDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C498 GDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C498 GDM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C498 GDM have outstanding finance?
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