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C657 SRB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,693 mi
Last recorded39,693 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC657 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak from engine

exhaust tail pipe bracket loose

front brake discs in very poor condition

front brake pads poor condition

front brakes will not lock up

o.s.f. floor corroded but has been welde4d from inside of vehicle

slight corrosion o.s.r. chassis corroded

slight corrosion under bonnet near brake servo unit

slight imbalance front and rear brakes

Pass 7 May 2014 37,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wheel rattles when rotateing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 37,523 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wheel rattles when rotateing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,185 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,022 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,022 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 30,764 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 30,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,449 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,363 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 24,363 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 17,227 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,233 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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C657 SRB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C657 SRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C657 SRB?

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What year was C657 SRB registered?

C657 SRB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C657 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C657 SRB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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