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C724 BUA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,766 mi
Last recorded186,766 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC724 BUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 186,766 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 186,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 186,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 186,499 miles

front propshaft bolts loose

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2012 186,499 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

front propshaft bolts loose

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 185,532 miles

Battery insecure

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

drivers side floor badly corroded

underfloor body bracing struts badly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 185,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

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

drivers side floor badly corroded

underfloor body bracing struts badly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 184,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 178,086 miles

both front sphere seals leaking slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2008 178,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front sphere seals leaking slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2007 177,792 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 176,284 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 176,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 172,191 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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C724 BUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C724 BUA, 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 C724 BUA registered?

C724 BUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1985.

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