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C508 AEC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,416 mi
Last recorded153,416 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC508 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 153,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leaking from offside front steering sphere/boot

Fail 27 Apr 2010 153,416 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leaking from offside front steering sphere/boot

Pass 24 Apr 2009 149,298 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 149,298 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 145,624 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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C508 AEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C508 AEC, 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 C508 AEC registered?

C508 AEC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C508 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C508 AEC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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