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C499 GDM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 GDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 106,717 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 106,717 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,597 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 106,592 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 105,204 miles

c/l 495125

Fail 17 Apr 2007 105,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear x member rusted through by tow bar †c/l 495125

Pass 12 Apr 2006 104,615 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C499 GDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C499 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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C499 GDM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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