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C668 LNH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,349 mi
Last recorded18,349 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC668 LNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 18,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,900 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 14,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 14,217 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

play detected at rear propshaft joint

Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,018 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 13,018 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 12,381 miles

steering ball joint at arm from box rubber boot split

Pass 13 Nov 2010 11,539 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 10,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 5,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 190,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 186,046 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 186,046 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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C668 LNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C668 LNH, 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 C668 LNH registered?

C668 LNH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C668 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C668 LNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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