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C734 CUA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC734 CUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 121,329 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 121,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 121,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 121,171 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 120,991 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 120,482 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 120,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Jan 2007 119,855 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 119,837 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 119,428 miles

nearside mirror cracked

rear exhaust mounting

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 CUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

C734 CUA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C734 CUA safe to buy?

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