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C785 KFE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Pink Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,753 mi
Last recorded211,753 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC785 KFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 211,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 211,706 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 199,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion of floor beam

slight corrosion chassis

slight corrosion front brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight play steering system

Pass 17 Jun 2008 186,571 miles

surfacecorrosion to front brake pipies and chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2008 186,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surfacecorrosion to front brake pipies and chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2007 173,433 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 173,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side rear bump stop missing

rear chassis cross member geting weak

slight play in rear axle case ball joint

Pass 27 Apr 2006 158,640 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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C785 KFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Pink with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C785 KFE, 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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C785 KFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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