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C521 VBF

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,603 mi
Last recorded96,603 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC521 VBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,603 miles

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,291 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,018 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 213,404 miles

check power steering in future for leaks check vehicle stuture in future for corrossion

Fail 21 Dec 2005 213,399 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine check chassis in future for corrosion

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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C521 VBF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C521 VBF, 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 C521 VBF registered?

C521 VBF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C521 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C521 VBF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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