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C526 AHU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,413 mi
Last recorded119,413 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC526 AHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,413 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 119,413 miles

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

Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 119,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,874 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 14 Apr 2008 118,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 2 Apr 2007 118,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 117,306 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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C526 AHU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C526 AHU, 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 C526 AHU registered?

C526 AHU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C526 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C526 AHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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