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C520 TRF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC520 TRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 128,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 119,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate is cracked.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 119,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 116,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 115,442 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,624 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 113,621 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 112,665 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 112,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 111,614 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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C520 TRF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C520 TRF, 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 C520 TRF registered?

C520 TRF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C520 TRF safe to buy?

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