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C607 XRU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 5883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,772 mi
Last recorded170,772 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC607 XRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 170,772 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective missing (3.1 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested no power steering & gears cannot be readily changed (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Arch & metal part below (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch & metal part below (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard light inoperative

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mount insecure

Offside Exhaust unshielded exiting from wing & can cause serious injury if touched

Pass 22 Mar 2022 170,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear axle seal slight weep

Offside Rear axle seal slight weep

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 166,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 161,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 158,299 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 158,297 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 154,323 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

transmission fault

Fail 6 Apr 2016 154,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

transmission fault

Pass 3 Apr 2015 150,149 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 150,136 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 140,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 187,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 185,806 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 185,801 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 183,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 100,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 100,000 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 100,010 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C607 XRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 5,883cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 C607 XRU, 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 C607 XRU registered?

C607 XRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1985.

Is C607 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C607 XRU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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