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C548 WJT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,388 mi
Last recorded177,388 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC548 WJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 177,388 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2023 177,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2012 142,144 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 139,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 136,360 miles

slight leak from steering pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2009 132,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 128,479 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Chassis corroded

Floor corroded

Front discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Aug 2007 123,706 miles

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

Oil leak

rear reg plate is slightly distorted

Pass 25 Aug 2006 119,280 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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C548 WJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C548 WJT, 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 C548 WJT registered?

C548 WJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C548 WJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C548 WJT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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