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C682 VUY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

193,851 mi
Last recorded193,851 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC682 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 193,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 193,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 192,981 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front spring locators corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 192,981 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front spring locators corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 188,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 183,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 178,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 173,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2012 168,590 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 163,060 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 159,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 155,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 152,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 148,454 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2006 143,393 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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C682 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C682 VUY, 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 C682 VUY registered?

C682 VUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C682 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C682 VUY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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