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C567 VUY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC567 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2020 101,316 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 101,219 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 101,118 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 101,118 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All coil springs corroded

All indicator lenses slightly discoloured

Complete drive train worn

Earth wire hanging down engine bay?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Foot brake rubber worn

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering box worn and has play

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f wing mirror missing?

n/s/r tyre perishing and near limit on inside edge

o/s/f steering idler arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r tyre perishing and has a large cut on outer sidewall (no cords)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 101,118 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded

All coil spring corroded

All indicator lenses slightly discoloured

Complete drive train worn

Earth wire hanging down engine and loose

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Foot brake rubber worn

Front number plate damaged and rear deteriorating

N/S/R Tyre perishing

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

O/S/R Tyre perishing and has large cut on sidewall (no cords)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering box has slight play

n/s/f wing mirror missing

o/s/f steering idler arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2009 101,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery warning light on

n/s/f mirror missing

n/s/f seat belt retracts with help

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

o/s/f headlamp poor image

steering heavy due to size of tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2008 101,118 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 101,118 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2007 101,118 miles

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 5 Jun 2007 101,118 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front propshaft bolts missing

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 15 Jun 2006 101,118 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 101,118 miles

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

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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C567 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C567 VUY, 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 C567 VUY registered?

C567 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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