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C635 URF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,191 mi
Last recorded183,191 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC635 URF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 183,191 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 183,123 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 181,553 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 181,548 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 179,283 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 179,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 176,745 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

steering stabiliser bar has slight play in bush

Pass 27 May 2011 173,421 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 25 May 2010 170,254 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 170,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

hand brake drum flange loose

rear propshaft rear u/j worn

Pass 20 May 2009 165,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

oil leak on handbrake drum

slight power steering fluid leak

steering damper bush worn

steering drag link ball joint cover split

Fail 19 May 2009 165,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

oil leak on handbrake drum

slight power steering fluid leak

steering damper bush worn

steering drag link ball joint cover split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 160,708 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 154,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 146,909 miles

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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C635 URF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C635 URF, 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 C635 URF registered?

C635 URF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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