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C561 CTT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,366 mi
Last recorded86,366 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC561 CTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,324 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 85,533 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 85,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,740 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 84,740 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drag link arm bent

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering drop arm ball joint

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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C561 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C561 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 C561 CTT registered?

C561 CTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1985.

Is C561 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C561 CTT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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