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C58 GBO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,453 mi
Last recorded107,453 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 GBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,453 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,451 miles

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

o/s/f lower floor corroded

n/s/f lower floor corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,958 miles

offside front body mounting to rear of fuel tank excessively corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 101,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside body mounting to rear of fuel tank excessively corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,219 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,237 miles

All tyres perished.

Cab floor corroded.

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,708 miles

Chassis and underbody corrosion.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jul 2006 78,556 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 78,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 74,444 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2005 74,289 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

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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C58 GBO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C58 GBO, 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 C58 GBO registered?

C58 GBO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C58 GBO safe to buy?

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