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C723 VMS

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,743 mi
Last recorded96,743 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC723 VMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,743 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,743 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,743 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both, n/s more so (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 96,743 miles

Front prop shaft not present

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 6 Jul 2021 96,743 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front prop shaft not present

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,743 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 10 Aug 2019 96,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,743 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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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C723 VMS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C723 VMS, 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 C723 VMS registered?

C723 VMS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1985.

Is C723 VMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C723 VMS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C723 VMS have outstanding finance?

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