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C765 MDS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

199,241 mi
Last recorded199,241 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC765 MDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 199,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 198,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 198,342 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 197,231 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 196,424 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 195,536 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 195,017 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 194,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 193,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 192,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 188,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 188,036 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 118,311 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 176,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 170,172 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 166,974 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 161,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 160,852 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 158,602 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 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?

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