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C713 LAW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,730 mi
Last recorded124,730 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC713 LAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 124,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,539 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 124,424 miles

halfshaft oil seals leaking

n/s/r bumpstop missing

all tyres perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 124,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres cracking on side walls

n/s/r bump stop missing

front prop shaft uj play

Pass 16 Feb 2012 123,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,838 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG...

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

REAR AXLE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK...

Pass 24 Feb 2010 122,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,260 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 121,790 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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C713 LAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C713 LAW, 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 C713 LAW registered?

C713 LAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is C713 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C713 LAW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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