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C633 NHH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,379 mi
Last recorded117,379 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC633 NHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,379 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 117,356 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Pedal mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Above brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 116,157 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 114,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 111,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,073 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,658 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 78,945 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 67,904 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 67,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 63,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,298 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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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C633 NHH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C633 NHH, 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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C633 NHH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1985.

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