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C655 AEX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,795 mi
Last recorded111,795 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC655 AEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,795 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Overall condition of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,401 miles

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

Overall condition corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 111,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Overall condition corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2007 108,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 108,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 108,347 miles

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

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

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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C655 AEX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C655 AEX, 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 C655 AEX registered?

C655 AEX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C655 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C655 AEX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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