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C66 WMS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,856 mi
Last recorded141,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC66 WMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 138,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 129,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 123,188 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,381 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 105,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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C66 WMS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C66 WMS, 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

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What year was C66 WMS registered?

C66 WMS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is C66 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C66 WMS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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