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C777 YEX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,646 mi
Last recorded157,646 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC777 YEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 157,646 miles

both front swivel joints slight leak

n/s and o/s rear shock bushes slight play

n/s front brake pipe slight corrosion

rear crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2018 155,239 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 155,218 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 152,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 148,732 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 146,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 May 2014 143,957 miles

steering bearing joint o/s/f has slight play

Pass 23 May 2013 138,159 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 130,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 126,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 125,865 miles

Oil leaks at engine.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 125,858 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Considerable imbalance front brakes.

Inner front disc pads wearing low.

Oil leaks at engine.

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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C777 YEX 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 84.6%.

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 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 C777 YEX, 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 C777 YEX registered?

C777 YEX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C777 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C777 YEX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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