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C781 URW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 URW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 115,298 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 113,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Marks on both door mirrors. Spare wheel on bonnet. Both centre outriggers surface corrosion. Audible hazard warning signal.

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 113,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Marks on both door mirrors. Spare wheel on bonnet. Both centre outriggers surface corrosion. Audible hazard warning signal.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 108,576 miles

Surface corrosion to ouriggers and rear chassis. Engine and transmission oil leak. Clutch pedal low.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 108,552 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box ball joint gater split †N/S/F hockey stick bush starting to perish †Foot pedal is low †Slight noise from front and rear diffs

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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C781 URW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C781 URW, 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 C781 URW registered?

C781 URW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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