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C773 YKK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,452 mi
Last recorded202,452 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC773 YKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 202,452 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 202,451 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 201,174 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 200,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 200,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 200,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 199,611 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 199,592 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 199,029 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 199,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 185,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 181,348 miles

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

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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C773 YKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C773 YKK, 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 C773 YKK registered?

C773 YKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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