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C512 OVW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,720 mi
Last recorded108,720 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC512 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,720 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 108,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch to bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch to bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front axle swivel joint seal leaking

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,632 miles

Offside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,156 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,554 miles

front diff slight oil leak

n/s/f inner arch/bulkhead has slight corrosion

o/s/f inner arch/bulkhead has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,495 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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C512 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C512 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.

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What year was C512 OVW registered?

C512 OVW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C512 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C512 OVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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