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C710 UAJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,927 mi
Last recorded145,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC710 UAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 145,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 144,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 140,631 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear section

Pass 20 May 2008 140,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber covers corroding

nsf & nsr indicator lens fading in colour

small hole in nsr chassis above diesel tank

Fail 22 Nov 2007 140,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL .. REAR CROSSMEMBER SHOWING CORROSION ..

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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C710 UAJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C710 UAJ, 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 C710 UAJ registered?

C710 UAJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C710 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C710 UAJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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