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C765 GMB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,824 mi
Last recorded202,824 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC765 GMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 202,824 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 200,849 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 200,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion the chassis has had previous repairs to the chassis due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine has a bad oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 188,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f floor pan has corrosion but not within pescribed area

o/s chassis repaired

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 188,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f floor pan has corrosion but not within pescribed area

o/s chassis repaired

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 178,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake discs scored

nearside front floor holed and corroded not in prescibed area

play in steeing joints

Pass 12 Apr 2010 176,076 miles

Slight leak from steering box

Fail 12 Apr 2010 176,075 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 21 Apr 2009 173,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 170,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 170,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 166,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both head lamp aims on lower limit

Pass 10 Aug 2006 164,349 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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C765 GMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C765 GMB, 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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C765 GMB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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