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C667 NRX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,921 mi
Last recorded153,921 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC667 NRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 153,921 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 153,921 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 153,093 miles

A frame ball joint dust cover split but preventing he ingress of dirt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 152,085 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 151,000 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 151,000 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 148,763 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 16 Jul 2016 148,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 147,531 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 144,256 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 144,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 141,706 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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C667 NRX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C667 NRX, 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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C667 NRX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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