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C558 CTT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,026 mi
Last recorded136,026 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC558 CTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 136,026 miles

bulkhead corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 135,901 miles

bulkhead rusty

o/s/r hub seal leaking

steering box damp

washers weak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 135,688 miles

front tyres worn outer edges nearing limit

n/s mirror cracked

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 11 Feb 2017 135,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 134,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,188 miles

rear exhaust rubber poor

Pass 2 Dec 2013 133,675 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 133,483 miles

cuts in tyre sidwalls

Fail 30 Nov 2012 133,483 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

cuts in tyre sidwalls

Pass 1 Feb 2006 133,202 miles

extensive chassis welding

front scuttle/door post rusty

n/s/f hub damp

steering damper bush poor

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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C558 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C558 CTT, 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 C558 CTT registered?

C558 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C558 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C558 CTT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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