MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine has sweat around front of sump area
front and rear diff leaking
Oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C765 MDS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 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 MDS, 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 C765 MDS registered?
C765 MDS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C765 MDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C765 MDS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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