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C549 BWR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,439 mi
Last recorded179,439 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC549 BWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 179,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 179,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 178,479 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 178,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front shock absorbers coroded

long footbrake and handbrake

weep from both swivels

weep from steering box

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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C549 BWR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C549 BWR, 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 C549 BWR registered?

C549 BWR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C549 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C549 BWR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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