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C671 TDX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC671 TDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 71,367 miles

Oil leak engine ()

nearside rear cross member rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2017 71,367 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

nearside rear cross member rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towbar socket needs attention

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,367 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,367 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking on walls

small fuel leak

wipers need attention

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,367 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,637 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre cross member getting rusty

rear tyres getting near limits

Pass 2 Jul 2008
Pass 27 Jun 2007 66,983 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 66,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C671 TDX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C671 TDX, 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 C671 TDX registered?

C671 TDX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C671 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C671 TDX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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