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C513 VCG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,546 mi
Last recorded144,546 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC513 VCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 144,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 144,539 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leaks

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 144,534 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 144,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2012 139,247 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2012 139,247 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 136,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2008 132,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2007 130,605 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 123,658 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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C513 VCG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C513 VCG, 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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C513 VCG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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