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C772 DYC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC772 DYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,845 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 121,845 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 121,082 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 114,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 109,049 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 108,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,615 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 103,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 103,613 miles

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

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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C772 DYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C772 DYC, 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 C772 DYC registered?

C772 DYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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