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C748 URW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC748 URW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,235 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,543 miles

brake pedel rubber splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2010 103,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 101,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 99,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 97,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 96,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,342 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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C748 URW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C748 URW, 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

How do I check the history of C748 URW?

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What year was C748 URW registered?

C748 URW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C748 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C748 URW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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