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C734 CRU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,562 mi
Last recorded173,562 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC734 CRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 173,562 miles

BATTERY BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND SHORT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 173,557 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND SHORT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 172,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 172,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 169,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 166,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 161,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 155,402 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 155,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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C734 CRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C734 CRU, 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 C734 CRU registered?

C734 CRU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C734 CRU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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