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C500 FHB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,050 mi
Last recorded147,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC500 FHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2023 147,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 144,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 137,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 130,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 128,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 123,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 121,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 113,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,637 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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C500 FHB 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 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 C500 FHB, 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

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What year was C500 FHB registered?

C500 FHB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C500 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C500 FHB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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